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Why Do I?

January 26, 2011
By Fallen_Fairy GOLD, Moss Pt., Mississippi
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Fallen_Fairy GOLD, Moss Pt., Mississippi
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Favorite Quote:
"Stand not for yourself but for those in the position not to."

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Why do I feel inadequate
not even worth their time;
If I should go why do I stay
and let them see me cry -
Why do I want to run away
and suddenly disappear;
If I myself am proud enough
to shed a single tear -
Why do I let them tear me down
just to get back up;
If only they would tell me
when enough truly is enough -
Why should I be the one to leave
when they caused me the pain;
If they hurt me then why do I
feel I am the one to blame -

© Chuck K., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I feel out of place in my world. Though maybe it is not my world but the world in its entirety that I do not belong. I just hope that within time I will find where I belong and will no longer feel as though I am only lying to myself that someone is listening to my words...
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Fallen_Fairy GOLD said...
on Feb. 20 2011 at 2:50 am
Fallen_Fairy GOLD, Moss Pt., Mississippi
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Stand not for yourself but for those in the position not to.&quot;

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Thanks. It's nice to know someone is.
Kimberly Meyer GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2011 at 10:08 am
Kimberly Meyer GOLD, Clarkston, Michigan
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I am listening.