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In Shame

January 6, 2012
By maizyiscrazy GOLD, Washington, District Of Columbia
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maizyiscrazy GOLD, Washington, District Of Columbia
10 articles 53 photos 261 comments

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I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe in miracles. ~Audrey Hepburn

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Down the steps
Right, Left
A pile of books in my arms
People stalk past, towering over me
They knock me down, I hit the ground
A soccer cleat scrapes my knee
The pointed fingers
The muffled snickers
It's just too much to watch
Want to cry in shame,
Spread the blame,
But who would listen, anyway?
Leaning over to pick up my things,
A muddy foot steps breaks one of my Rings
My eyes cry out
"Someone, please help!"
Instead, they walk away
They leave me there, all alone
My books and I
In
Shame

© Felicia R., Arlington Heights, IL

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I hope people will see how this girl is feeling, and how her lack of hope, friends and happiness affects her.
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This article has 11 comments.

AriShine GOLD said...
on Jul. 14 2012 at 1:57 pm
AriShine GOLD, Norcross, Georgia
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&quot;Whatever you are, be a good one.&quot; -Abraham Lincoln

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This is a nicely written poem, with intense emotion. Nice work!!!
AriShine GOLD said...
on Jul. 14 2012 at 1:57 pm
AriShine GOLD, Norcross, Georgia
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This is a nicely written poem, with intense emotion. Nice work!!!
maizyiscrazy GOLD said...
on May. 28 2012 at 5:20 pm
maizyiscrazy GOLD, Washington, District Of Columbia
10 articles 53 photos 261 comments

Favorite Quote:
I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe in miracles. ~Audrey Hepburn

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Wow, to the both of you, when I read your comments, I literally blushed. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much that means.
sumer44 GOLD said...
on May. 26 2012 at 12:05 am
sumer44 GOLD, Arvada, Colorado
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I totally agree. What an amazing prom. And great emotion put into it.
snowleopard100 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 30 2012 at 7:43 pm
snowleopard100 PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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I've consistantly seen this theme of such deep emotion throughout all of your poems. Its really amazing and will definitely enhance your writing later on in life. Keep it up!!!!
maizyiscrazy GOLD said...
on Mar. 20 2012 at 4:56 pm
maizyiscrazy GOLD, Washington, District Of Columbia
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Favorite Quote:
I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe in miracles. ~Audrey Hepburn

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Haha :) I appreciate that you commented on another one of my poems, though! Of course I will comment on one of your poems! I'm sorry if I didn't already!!

xoxo

loveissmiles GOLD said...
on Mar. 20 2012 at 7:08 am
loveissmiles GOLD, Lynn, Indiana
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This hurts...alot...but thats good. that means you did something write when you were writing it. Actually you did a lot right when writing this. This is great. Don't change a thing. I was going to comment on perfectly damaged for your forum, but i have already commented and i didn't feel it would be right to repost just to get feedback. :) anyway if you could please give me feedback.
maizyiscrazy GOLD said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 1:54 pm
maizyiscrazy GOLD, Washington, District Of Columbia
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I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe in miracles. ~Audrey Hepburn

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Yeah, absolutely!
shmam7624 SILVER said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 1:16 pm
shmam7624 SILVER, Evansville, Wisconsin
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Would you mind taking a look at some of my work? I could really use some feedback. :)
maizyiscrazy GOLD said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 12:40 pm
maizyiscrazy GOLD, Washington, District Of Columbia
10 articles 53 photos 261 comments

Favorite Quote:
I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe in miracles. ~Audrey Hepburn

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Thank you! It means so much!!!
shmam7624 SILVER said...
on Jan. 6 2012 at 7:48 pm
shmam7624 SILVER, Evansville, Wisconsin
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I love this poem! You are a great poet and the idea of this poem is very deep.