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United
October 17, 2008
Why do we insist on being separate?
It can only make us more desperate.
Desperate for what makes us fight.
Desperate for what we know is right.
We separate ourselves between races.
We separate ourselves between faces.
To fit in you have to be the same.
At least that's been the aim.
Even though some of us know it's not right.
We're keeping silent like the starry night.
But I have a different plan.
I'm going to show we really can.
Cause unless we're being guided.
We can never really be united.
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kickers9 said...
on Nov. 2 2008 at 3:17 pm
I had already read this poem the one day on the bus and I was amazed now reading it again is even more amazing I hope you win that was incredible by the way how do you vote????
bdgrogan said...
on Oct. 31 2008 at 5:55 pm
Austin you said so much with very few words. What a wise young man you are. We need leaders like you - you've got my vote!!!
softballbabyy said...
on Oct. 31 2008 at 12:10 am
your one heck of a poet! congratts! keep on writing bud you've got a talent(:
Mrs. Sanders said...
on Oct. 29 2008 at 6:15 pm
I love this poem, Austin! Thank you for sharing. I especially like the message--you are going to lead the way!
Randi123 said...
on Oct. 29 2008 at 4:05 pm
Awesome poem! Great message and wonderful word choice. You certainly know how to make a point.
PPINK said...
on Oct. 28 2008 at 7:51 pm
GREAT JOB!
deb p. said...
on Oct. 28 2008 at 2:04 pm
i enjoyed this poem very much!!
foxcrofthokie said...
on Oct. 28 2008 at 10:52 am
Great poem Austin! Keep up the good work.
Boriquahawty33 said...
on Oct. 26 2008 at 6:00 pm
woww Austin thats a really gud poem! I didnt know you could write like that!! I hope you make it in to the magazine thing!!
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