You may talk about me, still the words said, i do know
it use to hurt, bring my self esteem low
i've grown up emotionally, you see
your words no longer hurt; they strengthen me
say what you will; you can no longer depress
keep talking, please; just shoot your best
i've surpassed that old softness, to my surprise
i realize your words don't bring my demise
because of them, my strength increases
and still I rise!
Author notes
contest: 5/19/08 "Anything goes!"
"Allpoetry"
contest "100 poems...." This is a rhyming poem
contest "Still I rise!" 11/05/07
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- 100 poems, more points to come! by katie-jo.
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Comments
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Wow.
Good luck in my contest!
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This is a really lovely poem. You have a few grammatical errors that need revising, but otherwise okay. The rhyme is nicely done.
Thank you for entering and all the best in the contest.
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Thanks for the comment on this piece. I found one error. Did you see others? If so, please let me know.
Joyce
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what a wonderful poem, well done. I love the "still I rise"
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Thank you for your comment!!!!!!! This poem is really about my life's experiences and how I've grown out of wearing my feelings on my shoulders!!!!!! Thank you, much!!!!!
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Excellent
Yes once you find your true self no one can ever bring you down again for only you can for to think high of oneself is to reach the top with joy as your sheild
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Very touching, I know those feelings..been there honestely...let them talk and say what they want..noone can bring us down ever..we are more strong than what we think we are...they will pay the price of their ugliness soon or later dear mom..you need a hug..love you mom..the world is still beautiful outhere
Whispers
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Beautiful write. I always say if they are talking about me they are giving someone else a break.
Well written on the truth often gotten from the neg.
Strong ending.
Please read the rules.
Thank you!
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