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The Shell of a Girl

July 21, 2011
By Jujija GOLD, Brookline, Massachusetts
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Jujija GOLD, Brookline, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"I don't wish to be everything to everyone, but I wish to be something to someone"

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I've noticed you changed
And become the shell
of a girl that I used to know well
You look the same
Talk the same
Sound the same
But where are you?
For your actions have changed
And all that's left is a hollow shell
Of the girl
That once was perfect
And the loneliness is overwhelming
And my heart is seized
Where have you gone?
You're a ghost
A shell
An empty, discarded soul
I used to know you so well
But you've disappeared from my life
And I threw back the remaining shell
Back into the ocean of regret and memories

© Michelle M., Plainview, NY

The author's comments:
My friend inspired me to write this poem using a line from the Christina Perri song "The Lonely". Only this is written on a different topic.
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PennyM.L SILVER said...
on Aug. 18 2011 at 3:12 pm
PennyM.L SILVER, Lynwood, California
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I like it :) I can relate.
Jujija GOLD said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 10:12 pm
Jujija GOLD, Brookline, Massachusetts
11 articles 6 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I don&#039;t wish to be everything to everyone, but I wish to be something to someone&quot;

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Thanks! I'm glad you like it :)
AnonymousKLM BRONZE said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 10:10 pm
AnonymousKLM BRONZE, Carlsbad, California
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When you look at a person, any person, remember that everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that has changed them. - Mark Twain<br /> <br /> Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions. - Robin Hood

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This is really good! (:

I love it, keep writing!