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What I See

June 16, 2010
By Writingstar SILVER, Hayward, California
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I look in the mirror,
And I Don't see me,
I'm the kid that everyone laughs at
The kid that always gets pick on
I look ugly
Gross, Weird
and definitely not myself
I'm not happy with myself for so many reasons
When I was younger everything was much easier but now
body image is the only thing that teens look at and care about
I don't want to live my life always hating myself, but why can't I see my true self when I
LOOK IN THE MIRROR.

© Brian M., Fishers, IN

The author's comments:
What inspired me to write this piece is I am a teen and it is very hard to see a person for their personality. These days its all about how they look and how much designer bags they have. I am tired of the world and I want people to love themselves before it's too late.
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Writingstar SILVER said...
on Jul. 20 2010 at 12:49 pm
Writingstar SILVER, Hayward, California
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Do you have any poems or forums that I can read or can you please post something soon! I think that you will be a great writer!
Love_with_no_Heart BRONZE said...
on Jul. 20 2010 at 11:47 am
Love_with_no_Heart BRONZE, San Antonio, Texas
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no problem. i need to know that there is a least one person out there that can speak what i wish and think
Writingstar SILVER said...
on Jul. 20 2010 at 11:18 am
Writingstar SILVER, Hayward, California
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Thank you for your comment and I really appreciate your comments because I know I am at least reaching out to you!
Love_with_no_Heart BRONZE said...
on Jul. 20 2010 at 9:23 am
Love_with_no_Heart BRONZE, San Antonio, Texas
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i understand EXACTLY what you are trying to put out in the world. i feel like that person in your poem.. keep up the good work!!love it:)