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Broken screen

May 21, 2013
By MariahPotter PLATINUM, Lansing, Michigan
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MariahPotter PLATINUM, Lansing, Michigan
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“We dream in our waking moments, and walk in our sleep.” -scarlett letter

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They
Expect me
To save them

They see me
As a rock

But I am nothing
But paper

And I fly, as the winds
Blow

I cannot hold up
The world

My intentions are
Long surpassed

I am not strong
Enough

Not brave
Enough

Not good
Enough

And so, if I am
Your refuge

If I am
Your strength

Seek shelter
Elsewhere

Because I'm as useful
As a broken screen

© Ariana R., New Orleans, LA

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HopethroughFaithInGod BRONZE said...
on May. 23 2013 at 9:12 pm
HopethroughFaithInGod BRONZE, Perry, Michigan
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&quot;For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction&quot; - Issac Newton (i think?)

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uhh.... i hope this was just your creative genius speaking.... because you are way more useful than a broken screen and you are more than good enough for anything and i know what you've been through... and i know for a fact you are strong. so dont ever truely think that you are less than what you really are.