They say my world is black and white
But all I see is gray
They say good is good and bad is bad
But I see fault in the kindest acts and good in some of the worst
They say I wouldn't understand
But sits nearly crystal clear
They say nothings wrong
But I here them whisper otherwise
They say good gets rewarded
But I see there is no prize
They say no bad goes unpunished
But the worst lay unharmed
They say I'm completely wrong
But I think I'm right
They say I think I know it all but don't
But I realize there is still so much to learn
They say my dreams are worthless
But I know I'll prove them wrong
They say many things
But most of them are lies
They say that I can trust them
But obviously I cannot
They say they can guide me through
But now I'm hopelessly lost
They say I'm just a kid
But I'm a human too
Author notes
This is what adults have been saying to me since I can remember and how I felt about it . Listening to them has gotten me lost, I have no idea how to get out of this maze of emotions. They just assume i don't have opinions and just wouldn't understand It's so frustrating.
Option 2 for the contest
Mongo
option 2
I vote "have you ever?" as gold
"secrets strung beneath the stars" as silver
"Poetry Just is" as bronze.
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Comments
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This is written with so much truth and when we are young people often forget that we do understand more than they realize...stand strong and hold your own, one day it shall be your life to control...very clever and emotional write...makes you think...
Best to you in the contest! -
sure is a lot of hypocrisy and back-stabbling going on in the world isn't there? you've about covered all of it in a clever way too
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For "just a kid" you seem very smart. There really is hope though and not everyone is lying. Great poem. Good luck in the contest.
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Wow...that's tough, speaking as a teacher, I just hate to hear a 13-year old say things like that because I've devoted my life to making a difference in students like you. I really feel for teens because I was one not that long ago and I remember how hard and painful it was sometimes. I hope you can find someone to rely on and I hope truth will be revealed to you. Good luck in this contest.
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I hope you can find an adult that you can rely on...you clearly have an intellect beyond what most people give you credit for.
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You spelled 'hear' 'here', and I didn't understand all of it, but the poem shows you are one who isn't to be fooled by high sounding phrases and I believe we need people like that, yes there are a lot of phonies in this world. With this poem you have made a stand against them.
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That is a very strong statement to end this poem with, but you are definately right about that and I admire you for saying that so 'bluntly' (can't find the proper word since English isn't my maternal language, but I hope you know what I mean here).
The flow was a tiny little bit off, but that's okay since it provided the extra pause the reader's mind needs to think about the lines
Very well written!
Thank you for entering and good luck!
Leander -
there is a lot of truth hurt and pain in this,I remember these feelings and some of them still linger,You wrote this very well,it's very honest,I admire that not a lot of people can express their true feelings it's easier to keep it in,glad you didn't because I know you are not the only one who feels this,and it's very brave to write your true feelings,great work,you have so much talent
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Wow.... an incredible write... your talent obvious by the number of trophies you've received for this piece. A brilliant creation. Thanx for the entry in my contest.
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This is an eccelent entry and it will be a tough contest to judge with 90 entries. But this was an eccellent write. best of luck.
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brilliant most spectacular I loved every single word, I got sososososososososososososososososososososososososososoosoossosoossososoososososossosososososososososososososososososossossoooooooooooooooooooooo stuck into this, lol I just loved this, well done and good luck! luvs , Gem
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odd... i've always heard adults telling me i CAN...but when one says i can't, it hurts...to live with that everyday must really dull the senses.
nice write.
interesting last name, too.
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Awesome!
...wow. I completely agree with this. You perfectly worded my thoughts.
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GREAT!!!
A great verbal expression if I ever saw one. Thank you very much for entering. Good luck.
Brian -
Wow! Loads of emotion, and I can relly feel your frustration with these people who obviously do not value your opinion, or think very highkly of you. I feel like this sometimes, and it's great that you've got it down here so people can see they're not the only one to feel this way
Thankyou for entering and good luck in ym contest.
katie -
very good point of view , my favriot line is "They say my dreams are worthless
But I know I'll prove them wrong" - it relates to so much I write about , because in my belief dreams are what makes us each unique and human , and if it wasnt for dreams , we wouldnt have the world we have today
please keep writeing and good luck in the contest "anything goes" -
good job kim
you got 1rst -
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Did you really read this one or are you just saying good job for no reason, like you always do even if it stinks and you haven't even read it.
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Amazing!
I Love this piece i really do,its a really good poem.and its so well written..Good luck in the contest.. -
really good poem, lovely rhythm. i love the way you raise lots of questions, thank you for your entry, and good luck
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this is a really good write. thanks for entering!
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I liked this poem it was great.my favorite part was
They say good gets rewarded
But I see there is no prize
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awwwwwwwww.how beautiful.i completely understand how ur feeling!GO KIM!!
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