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I am the One

December 7, 2010
By bethybird BRONZE, Palmyra, Missouri
bethybird BRONZE, Palmyra, Missouri
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the creative spark, no matter how dim, deserves the occasional nod of recognition


I am the one whom you will always see, but never hear.
I am the one slipping, silently, singing to myself in the corner.

Slipping? Yes, I guess that would be accurate.
I am the one that is full of talent




Potential





Soul

But you won’t let me use it.
You pull me down

Slowly


Secretly



But none the less surely it is you that pulls me down
I recognize you
You’re in my line of vision when I walk
You’re in my friends when I talk to them
You’re in my head when I think
You know no love, just money




Greed





Tragedy
Thank you media, for hurting me

It was only ‘til now I that I can recognize the mirror as beautiful.



And I don’t need you.


The author's comments:
I always have difficult believing that what you see on the catwalk is the only acceptance of beautiful...

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on Jan. 5 2011 at 11:57 am
bethybird BRONZE, Palmyra, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
the creative spark, no matter how dim, deserves the occasional nod of recognition

well thank you! *bowing graciously* i personally think it's a bit corny and could use some revising. but then again i'm the one who wrote it.

on Dec. 25 2010 at 9:56 am
Nathaniel PLATINUM, Huntsville, Missouri
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"For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." --William Shakespeare

Three thumbs up! If I had them...