you say i am not normal, but i think i am,
you may say whatever, i don't give a damn!
if you say i am boring, i may tend to agree,
but i am as normal as normal could be!
i don't cut, i don't vouch for suicide,
i am what i am, i have nothing to hide;
i am not anorexic, i eat and feel blessed,
and sorry, i am not frustrated or depressed;
i am not the least bit goth, i am not in love,
i am not anti-religion, i heed to the voice above!
though i am a nerd and eternally confused,
i don't have problems, i don't have issues!
i know i am no fashionistaah and i don't care,
you may think whatever about the way i do my hair;
i am not bothered if you don't like what i eat,
your not approving does not make me incomplete;
i am not your definition of cool, neither am i hot,
you don't like what's on my iPod, so what?
i do not wear the brands you want me to,
its my life, and i'll do what i wanna do!
i am not interested in why jennifer-brad fought,
i could go and on about the things i am not!
label me if you want, you know you're being unfair,
i am answerable only to the one up there!
i have my own positives, negatives, and skills,
i have my own aspirations and goals to fulfil;
you have just one nose, so keep it in what you do,
don't go looking around for people different from you!
i have a brain of my own, i am liberated, i am free;
i don't have to apologise for not being what you want me to be!
Author notes
Shuvi
A contest entry
- Have Fun by Game Master.
382 points, ended June 23, 2007, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Anything. by Sonofdead.
800 points, ended June 26, 2007, 138 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - *Options* by Madison Mary.
600 points, ended July 1, 2007, 15 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - MOST IMPROVED POET! ANYTHING~ EVERYTHING by Florida Sunshine.
525 points, ended July 5, 2007, 74 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Addicted to Yourself by KittieLyyn.
370 points, ended July 10, 2007, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Invite Only! #2 by AliceinPoetryLand.
1800 points, ended July 21, 2007, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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hmm.......good one.though,ive never really understood why u theists refer to ur authority figures to be up there in the sky??i mean,the best way to harbour hope is to look inside,right???
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loved it!
pride and dignity at its best. each line was a firm declaration of your sovereignty.
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wow this is a wonderful poem good for you if you stand up 4 ur self more people should do that
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WOW
6 TROPHIES MY LITTLE SISTER, WELL THAT'S WONDERFUL!
And i think that you deserve it. This was breathtaking, original, fantastic, terrific and totally awesome: in short, this is exactly the stuff which good poems are made up of. I really admire you for staying away from the typical conventional style of poetry and come up with such an original piece here. Your words are raw, powerful and poignant and contribute to the intensity of the poem as a whole.
I also like the direct and real life illustrations you included in your poem, like : "i am not interested in why jennifer-brad fought"
It's been a long time since i heard from you and i must say that your poetry has really very much improved since then! I am soooooo proud of you my darling sister! Keep up the wonderful work, you got tons of talent!
Take care! Hope everything's going on fine
Love,
Neera ~
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shuvi my dear I think this is the best I have seen you write and judging by the six trophies here ... well I think a few others agree with me. You said a mouthful in this one and you said it beautifully. I am proud of you with this one dear ... so very proud!
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This is a lovely and extremely well written poem no doubt but i think there r 2 many shiny trophies on this page Nice thought put into this.Best of luck
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This cudnt have been any better, nd i m glad i took out time to read it even frm da hostel.......................u have done wondrs!!!!!!! its simply AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! luv u jus 4 sch n attitude of urs!!!!! this was kool, witty nd nd nd AWESOME~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up gal...i'm proud of u !!!!
a very angry friend, whom u hav seemingly 4gotten...
Madhumita
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This is awesome and something that I think many people can surely relate to! I think you did a great job putting your thoughts together in this. I love the flow, your honesty, and your acceptance of yourself. It takes a lot out of someone to actually come out and say all of the things that you said in this poem. We sometimes feel rejected and the fear of losing a friend or friends if we don't give in to those around us. Well done and thanks a lot for sharing this one here! It was a pleasure to read this. Keep up the wonderful work here!
Jeremy0826
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Thank you for your uplifting entry, and you stay exactly the way you are, as I wouldn't want to wish my health issues and depression on anyone, so you are quite blessed I agree, Josephine
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beautiful, uplipting you inspired make me cry and make me proud to myself a wondrous write.
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WOW WOW AND WOW now this was EXCELLENT!!! What a way to start my day!!!!
i could go and on about the things i am not!
label me if you want, you know you're being unfair,
i am answerable only to the one up there!
i have my own positives, negatives, and skills,
i have my own aspirations and goals to fulfil;
you have just one nose, so keep it in what you do,
don't go looking around for people different from you!
i have a brain of my own, i am liberated, i am free;
i don't have to apologise for not being what you want me to be!
I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!!! you are a very smart person to have written so much truth! I am in awe at this, and Congrats to you on the shiny's they are all deserved!!!! Blessings child, this is excellent!
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Wondrous Poem!
You are very special. Please never change your attitude to be popular or accepted. But: I am sure you are very solid in what you think and do. And your poem showed it.
Love
Myra
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I love this self confident, uplifting poem, shuvee. It's refreshing to see a person, especially a young person, happy with who and what she is... or isn't.
Judging from all the trophies you've won with this, I'd say a lot of other people think so as well.
Dee
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A bit cliche, but overall not bad. I don't think this will win, so I'm going to remove this from the contest. [I have 100 entries.. it's easier to stay organized by doing this] Thanks for entering though.
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Thank you This is one of my very favourites of yours
Gaylene
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Whoa!! 5 trophies on a single poem. Bravo! Amazing work. Congrats on the silver, the HM, the bronze, the second HM and the gold!
Luv,
Candy
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so cool!!! it felt like it was meant to be screamed not said...amazing job!!!!!!! and good good luck. thanx for entering.
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I LOVE IT!!!
Its so hip and cheer-leadery funny. Its high spirited and choppy all over and thats what I love so much about it. Like a shout out to a parallel universe of dark, depressing poetry.
A 4.5/5 baby girl.
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Wow you can see the differences in the two writes~ clearly your making leaps and bounds in improvement~ I see a great poet someday! Nice job! Thanks for entering the contest ~ best of luck to you!
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This is a very well written poem. Your words are inspirational. Thanks for the write. Luck be to you.
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Another teenage 'who am i' poem. I've had too many of these lately.
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An interesting and effective rant that really questions the shallow foundation of our society. Nicely done and thanks for entering.
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powerful, and inspiring. thanks for entering my contest!
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This is awesome. I really like it. Just outta curiosity, which option does this one fit into? Thanks for entering, good luck!
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many of the quotes.. this one in particular.. Who wants to be ordinary in a crazy mixed-up world?" - Michelle Branch
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Thought it might be. Again, well done. Really enjoyed it.
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loved this line...
'you have just one nose, so keep it in what you do'
i may use this when i get one of 'those' comments
very confident poem
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This is great. Its got some humor in it as well as an overall tone of seriousness. You mixed both of those genres together perfectly in this poem. Well done, no complaints. Good luck in the contest!
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Very nice, powerful and boldly spoken rant of sorts. We are who we are, and to be anything other than that, is a crime against yourself. Nicely penned! Thank you for entering & Best wishes in the contest!;f
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That was totally cool. I can understand and relate. Good luck in the finals.
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I love it, completly love it you should expect greatness with this poem. I like most how you say you don't care that you're different, that my friend is your strong point
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yup you did rant crazily XD. but you have many true points. we don't all fall under specific labels in society and you shouldn't care what people think of you. just because people don't have labelable problems doesn't mean they don't exist. good write. thank you and good luck
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Sweetie, this is brilliant, so very expressive. There's no true definition to the word "normal", we are each different and by no means beneath anyone else. No one is in any position to judge anyone else, we're all equals upon this earth. It'd be a darn boring place if we all liked and thought and did the same things. It's good to stand up and be proud of who you are and this is what you just did I'm very proud of you too & I love you very much. Thank you for sharing. Always. Mum
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Now this write is 100% awesome!! I am all those things as well, Now I don't feel so alone in this wide universe..... Best of luck in this contest...Scott
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Way to be. Thanks for entering.
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I liked the upfrontness about this!
It was in your face, loud and proud
It meant so much to you, and you captured yourslef really well
And your individulity
You could capitalise I the way through, it would make it look better
But the vody was really powerful and beautiful
Well done!
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Bravo! Excellent write! This is the best I have seen from you. It's just great
All the best in this contest! You go girl!!
Gaylene
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woo hoo.. thanku!
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Too gud 4 wrds...gud luck in da cntst!!! gr8 write, CAN relate...Hugs, Madhumita
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