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Inspiration: Poverty

August 13, 2010
By AndreaD GOLD, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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AndreaD GOLD, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four legs, four arms and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them apart, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other half.

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Selfishness is overtaking all of us.
Less fortunate countries do exist in this cruel, harsh world.
Not everyone has clean water to drink;
neither does everyone have edible food to eat.
What if you were constantly famished,
or had nowhere to go?
Think about it,
and decide for yourself if the life that you live is inevitably tragic,
or if you make it that way.

© Eveliz V., Bayamon, Puerto Rico

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This was an 8th grade poem assignment.
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AndreaD GOLD said...
on Aug. 18 2010 at 5:08 pm
AndreaD GOLD, West Chester, Pennsylvania
11 articles 6 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four legs, four arms and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them apart, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other half.

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awwee thankss! and will do!
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 18 2010 at 11:18 am
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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This is so powerful!! amazing! could u please rate and check out my work?? thatd be great!! thanks and ur so good!!
AndreaD GOLD said...
on Aug. 18 2010 at 4:11 am
AndreaD GOLD, West Chester, Pennsylvania
11 articles 6 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four legs, four arms and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them apart, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other half.

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awwe, thankyou so much! <3 i'll be sure to check out your stuff!
Shminkanator5000 SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 11:50 pm
Shminkanator5000 SILVER, Rochester, New York
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&quot;the only thing we have to fear is fear itself&quot;

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i think for any grade this was really good! it's one of those poems that really make you think. I wish I was so gifted like you!
AndreaD GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 11:45 pm
AndreaD GOLD, West Chester, Pennsylvania
11 articles 6 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four legs, four arms and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them apart, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other half.

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ohhh ahaha okkk! :) thanks again!
thetiedyecrayon said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 11:42 pm
I think chops means talent...as in slang, I guess. xD
AndreaD GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 10:39 am
AndreaD GOLD, West Chester, Pennsylvania
11 articles 6 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four legs, four arms and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them apart, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other half.

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haha thanks, but i'm not quite sure what you mean by "chops"? lol. and yes, i def. will!
mcbob_kool SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 3:40 am
mcbob_kool SILVER, Monticello, Indiana
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For 8th grade, this shows a lot of chops. The topic is deep and relatable. Check out my new poem?