Feeling different from others made me feel sad .
Growing up I had no friends .
If people try to put me down .
I walk on without a frown.
So I am telling you .
Get up and go for it .
If you have a dream go for it .
Do not let people put you down .
This is my poem to you .
And I am saying it to you .
Because I want you to .
GET UP AND GO FOR IT .
Author notes
I want you to know . I have a learning disability . And I know what its like not to fit in with people . My son who is 13 also has a learning diasbility . And he has no friends . I tell him the same thing I am telling you here . I wish you the best in life .
A contest entry
- In need of cheering up... by silent bee.
525 points, ended May 27, 2007, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Bravo
If you want something in life listen not to those putting you down for inside you you ahhev the power and the drive to see it through . I had many tell me over the years I dont know why you write all the time you wont ever be good enough to be an author .I never gave up I just kept on writteing and today I have three books out and I dont intend on stopping there . You stand tall and proud and believe me people who are good and dont do drugs or alcohole wont have as many people around them than those who do but believe me friends like that you dont want for every year they do them the more distructive they get and misery loves company .Meanwhile you will be flying high over head with a good life and many joys to share with those friends you have found that are just like you ones that doesnt need drugs to find happiness -
It is so heartbreaking to hear that someone has been so harshly judged just for being a little "different". Who is to say what different is anyway? Many times people who have learning disabilties are very gifted people. Very powerful and positive message here that many will benefit from. Nice job, and congratulations on your well deserved gold for this! Blessings, Patty
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Awesome message. I know what is it like to feel different and to not be very accepted by others growing up...albeit for different reasons. I still struggle with feeling different...with viewing the world from a little understood...or not understood at all...perspective.
I really liked you wrote here. It is a good reminder!
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Bravo
My words as well I try to tell kids its your dream make it happen
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Wonderfull !
I really, really like this poem ! I know what it's like
bieng different, I had cleft palate when i was younger and a very definite nasal sound to my voice. All the kids used to make fun of the way I talked. But I had surgery and I overcame my disability and became a teacher ! So it just goes to show you don't give up you'r hopes and dreams. A great job, keep up the great
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This is the inspiration I needed to hear tonight. Thank you and keep telling us those positive messages from your heart to ours.
Hugs
- joanne
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I am glad that this had help you . I had read your page and I have enjoyed reading it . I have to go away for awhile but when I return I will contact you . I am thinking you maybe be able to help me .
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Excellent !
I really like this poem. It is similiar to one of mine,
When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going ! Keep up the great work !
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This piece is excellent for it is inspirational! If you want something, just get up and go for it. I like that message. Your son will do well listening to you and I believe that disabilities and diseases are blessings, if we use them correctly. I have diabetes, and though it supplies tough times, it supplies strength. It opens up the mind so that I don't want people to feel sorry. I just want them to be open. I want them to respect me as they would any other person. I know what you are and have been going through. Keep up the great work, thanks for sharing, and congrats on the gold! You definitely deserved it!
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Thank u so much.This was a very nice piece.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!
~Tia~
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Thank you .I see so many kids giving up because they feel diff . Not two people are the same . We all have sttrengths and weeknest . Thanks again
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thank you for sharing this piece. short and sweet, and so full of inspiration. best of luck to you!
~bee
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Thank you for the gold .I was very honor to get it . I am sorry to hear that justin left college , We have to give him credit for trying . IT not easy having problems and feeling so alone . Its a shame how people can be so mean to others . My heart broke to hear about that small child that had to suffer like that .I had cried when I read that . Tell justin I am proud of him for trying .
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doesnt come anymore from the heart than that
thank you for sharing and giving from yourself, thats pretty special good write
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Thank you for your nice comment . Its not easy having problems and feeling so alone in life .
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I had to come back to this!
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Thank you )
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Applaud, you say is well, this this great and uplifting, and a joy to read. Well done and go for it.
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Thank You )
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this is great!
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great message
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Thank you )
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