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Strengths

March 22, 2011
By Zero-Mechana BRONZE, Middletown, New York
Zero-Mechana BRONZE, Middletown, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"I reject your reality, and substitute my own!" ~Adam Savage- Mythbusters


Strength
You see the muscle-bound Jocks going through the
Hallway. Many people envy their mass, their ability to,
“Crush stuff just by lookin’ at it.” But I see things in
Emotional, Physical and Mental strength, and the Jocks’ most important
Muscle lacks the nourishment it needs to survive.

My friend, she has determination, she can be kind—and malicious—at any time.
She isn’t heartless; she’s using her problems to fuel her Strength.
A friend of hers left her to rot.
She’s distraught.
Her Strength’s weakened, She’s a hollow shell
Of her former self.

A second ally’s talent is artistic, organized.
Her writings and mine work together, working
To expose a Second World. Her strengths
Stay in place, and, as they’re not noticed,
They give an even greater Impact each day.

My own power—fueling others, yet
Siphoning them off to create my own. My anger-fueled friend, I take her Hardships.
I change them into Greatness.
My organized colleague, sending me Writings and Self-Worth.
My powers create Art and Conversation.
My artistic abilities, music, literary, taking the road with fewer steps.
I use these—the most unorthodox powers—And make Hope.
Synchronized, they work together,
To create a determined, organized, beautiful being.
We all have strengths and powers.
It just takes the power of finding them.


The author's comments:
This poem is dedicated to everyone's personal strength;
Be it mental, physical, or spiritual.

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on May. 31 2011 at 8:37 am
converse-sneaker BRONZE, Middletown, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"The worst thing a guy can do is make a girl fall for him when he has no intention of catching her" -unknown.

This is just beautifully written. The words seemed to prod something deep inside me and I found myself feeling... Emotional.