I.
When the struggles in life tug and pull
And the distance is further than near
It is necessary to look inside of oneself
And find the strength to carry on
When the time seems to take friends away
And the smiles vanish behind tears
It is necessary to brush off one’s knees
And find the strength to carry on
When the laughter hides behind hate
And pessimism makes the good times disappear
It is necessary to stand up one’s feet
And find the strength to carry on
Author notes
II.
Writing is my escape
The pen flows freely along the paper
And my head works in unison with my hand
And then, when the end result is achieved
I read, reread, and edit
Until the tears pour mercilessly down my cheeks
And I again, feel at peace.
III.
I am what you cannot know
Because you cannot be me
You cannot feel what I feel
Think what I think
Or understand what I understand
You cannot, until I let you
And even then not entirely…
However, if you read my words
I let you into who I am.
I hope this suffices.
A contest entry
- Be An Author Of Your Own Book by storiesuntold.
480 points, ended October 29, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is storiesuntold
Check out the edited version of the contest where aI am showing what the gold winner shall receive .A 3 x 5 book of 20 short poems of your very own made for you free by my publisher . -
What an inspiration, and I can only hope that ALL 17 year olds out there will be as inspired.
mj.
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thank you =)
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Yer welcome hun.
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Very inspiring!
Keep on keeping on!
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=)
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Awesome little peom you have penned, I wish you all the best as it certainly is deserving. This poetry I am certain would go over well when read by children.
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thank you
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I want a Kit Kat bar
Yes, our knees work in two different positions!
I heard that in China it is oftentimes the custom to bury people sitting down.
I forget why but maybe you can Google it!
Nice poem; forthcoming and compelling.
John
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thank you for making me laugh, and taking the time to comment. <3
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This is very inspiring. Thanks.
With me, I always pray to Jehovah God. I never do anything really without his strength. And his Son, Jesus always relyed on God also.
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thank you very much.
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<3
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Excellent and very touching indeed
You pen very well and have truly given me some insight to your feelings and pain and wishes all in one poem .Yet we all hold back some sorrows for to open ourselves completely up often makes us feel lost and afraid .Good work here
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thank you very much
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