Let no insult
rebuff you
nor deter your
bright eyes
from the goal
that you have set.
When you feel
that the world is
discriminatingly watching
your every move, know
that their scrutiny
matters not.
Continue to give them
your best performance
so that they too
may be captivated
by the beauty of
your lighthearted soul.
Author notes
i'm not satisfied with this, but i'm keeping this for a remembrance 
btw, the quote "i want you to be deliriously happy" is from Meet Joe Black 
Written April 4th, 2005
A contest entry
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this is SPECTACULAR!! great stuff, and i'm sure she'll love it when she reads it! good luck!
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I thought I recognized that quote- I can't recall if I bought Meet Joe Black for my DVD collection or not- I know I was considering it. After all, it was a good movie with great actors in it... I think you did well with this quote. This poem is message to "Never Give Up" and try your best... Very well done indeed. Polish it up a bit if you wish, but keep the basic message!
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Yay! Soda, I love it! Wonderful write.. I love it. Good luck in the contest! *crosses fingers for you*
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Good job!!! I liked this one a lot!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Oh and, good luck in the contest!!!
---Freddy
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Dance like a dervish. I knew that was from Meet Joe Black when I read it on your motto thingamajig. The idea of being deliriously happy is a nice one. One that I find myself totally convinced that I will never know what it is. Then again, I am a pessimistic fatalist. Not disappointed with this though. It feels finished to me. Not always necessary to blather on and on, you said it all quite nicely and succinctly. Well done I'd say.
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Excellent
Wow, very beautiful. I love this poem--especially the way you broke up the sentences to give more emphasis to each part as a separate idea. I feel this way all the time myself, the overall meaning of your poem that is. -
hey,jac here.you're always so goofy in your posts in TP that this beautifully written poem,surprised me.galing pare.
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this was short but soooo sweet. such inspiring words. wonderful write!
-morgan -
I have a hard time writing poems like these..somehow you seem so enlightened, Rachel . Anyway, I love the spacing of the poem, very neat, very tidy, orderly. I love your opening, it was sort of like very commanding: "Call me Ishmael" hehe.
Keep writing
Kannika -
aah how sweet
... this is such a great write and it made me smile!!!!
You are a great writer and a great person!!!! -
Great
To sodacolapop,
What an inspiring poem from you. This means: Keep your head high but always watch not to step on other's foot. Dream high, sky's the limit, but never forget to be humble always.
Great job girl. Keep it up! Cheers!
---ERIS---
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yay! Go you Soda! lol That is a great poem! I loved it!
Your AP Sis,
Holly
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I think this means screw what others think and do what you want nomatter what it is-correct me if I'm wrong but thats what I get,good poem has alot of true meaning to it -Brad
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Wow I loved it. It made me smile lol. I liked the way it moved from line to line.
know that their scrutiny
matters not.
...Thats a great line. Thank you for entering and good luck. Great job -
hehehe another good write *sighs* lol well written, and I like the quote. I like all of ur poems! and ur style hun, well done, rach xx
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