I am strong willed
Determined to survive
A flag in the wind
Tattered and torn
But i still carry on
I am strong willed
Fighting for my life
When things get tough
Determined, i will survive
To other people
I appear cold
Experiences i have been through
Have made this so
I am strong willed
Determined to survive
Author notes
option 4a
A contest entry
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Comments
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i like it.. says very much in so little words.(i like the flag part also) keep up the great work!!1
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!! ~ samm -
it is a true fighter poem
the image of the flag in the wind, almost about to get blown away but somehow struggles to stay even with some scratches and bruises- I liked that very much...
great job
take care
Suza -
Bravooo!
Good job! I like the resoluteness of this poem. its empowering.
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i like this. i think its really good. i love how you put the flag into it.
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There certainly is a toughness that can develop from life experience.
Carry on. I don't think you are about to go under.
Congrats on the array of trophies.
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Nyce
Strong willed is the only way you can be!! You will learn with every experience in life!! Keep Your head up!! Great words!!Love your write!!
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I admire your determination. I need to practice that more.
Have a great day!
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Very determined...
I like this a lot! It is very well put together. It is nice how you carry the theme of "determined to survive" throughout. I really relate to it as I am sure many others do too! Congrats on the trophies...
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i am stronged willed never to die pulling my life by my side. i am strong willed blood all down my spine i can't give in to this fight. i am strong willed but get threw i am strong willed and cannot die aslong as i know my lovers by my side.
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I like simple poems, especially when they are effective. You didn't mince words.
BRAVO
and good luck!
I've written a poem on the same subject, quite different but you might enjoy.
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Very nice read my friend
determine is a possitive word.
great work
Blessings
Elena
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I can definitely relate to this write! It was wonderfully written! Great job
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thanks for entering my contest
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Nicely done, and I can relate well with this, as I have survived much in my time.
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WOW u can write really good I wish I could write like u well keep it up
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Wow this is an amazing write great flow and alot of emotion and looking forward is a good thing =) goodluck in the contest
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amazing write! just what i was looking for! go you! woop!
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Hi Leyla... A very strong statement of who you are determined to be... I loved the imagery of the tattered flag... very nice and very graphic... I can appreciate your writing this... both as a statement and as a declaration to the world...
From a critical viewpoint (you didn't think I was going to let you off easy did you?
) and just my opinion... You use the phrase "Determined to survive" in stanza's 1 & 3 but change it in stanza 2. You might consider keeping it constant (kind of like drum keeps cadence so everyone walks in unison) or graduating it... increasing the strength of the statement in each statement until the last when you drop the determination and simply say "I will survive"... I think either would make this a bit stronger and more focused...
I think this is a very powerful and honest work... Thank you for sharing...Truely, this is what I was hoping for... and it's unappreciated no longer.
Ken
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Wow you must really love my contests
everytime i read this it gets better. Its very well written and worded so well thanks for entering my contest i wish you the best of luck.
for you
xxx..<3..
Rawr -
Wow thanxx for entering it in my other contest my mom would love it
for you
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Wow this is very good short and too the point
thank you for entering my contest and i wish you the bestest of love -
I don't.
This makes all the sense in the world! Very wise in it's message. And what I like the most about this poem you have written so well, I might add, is that it rings of real Truth, one may find in you. Awesome.
Your a Finalist with this one! take care,
~pithyAplomb
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thank you for entering and good luck
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its great i love!
best of luck in my contest
♥ MMGerard323
btw: i had to write one kinda like that for a school assignment onc -
Wonderful!!!!!
This poem does not suck. I loved it. I reallly love the first stanza. That is just wonderful overall. Thanks so much for the excellent read.
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If you think it sucks than why did you enter it in my contest: I wanted you to enter a poem that you thought was great or really good.
I liked it alot actually. I especially like the first stanza. Good luck in my contest and keep writing!
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