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March 4, 2011
By MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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The girl with the hips
A little too wide
A smile untouched
An empty pride

The girl with the hair
Too short and too dark
And bruises for freckles
Like calendar marks

The girl with a tear
Instead of a home
A scar for a bracelet
A voice unknown

The girl who believes
The words that she hears
And lets the blade
Efface her tears

The girl without hope
On track to her grave
Rolls up her sleeves
And begins to be brave

--

© Elisabeth R., Elmont, NY

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For a poetry project; I was inspired by someone in my class.
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Abby96 BRONZE said...
on Oct. 28 2013 at 4:29 pm
Abby96 BRONZE, Leesburg, Virginia
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Not only is the message very relatable and relevant, but it is really well written. Good job!
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 29 2012 at 8:20 pm
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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Thanks!       
Dreammer GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2012 at 1:58 pm
Dreammer GOLD, Montrose, Pennsylvania
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i know many people who can relate to this, its a very wonderful poem im gonna make sure my best friend reads this, check out some of my stuff if you'd like 
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 25 2011 at 9:30 am
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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Thank you so much(: I'll be sure to check out your stuff!
Alice13 GOLD said...
on Dec. 22 2011 at 11:35 pm
Alice13 GOLD, Spanaway, Washington
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As the eagle was killed by the arrow winged with his own feather, so the hand of the world is wounded by its own skill. -Helen Keller

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Wonderful. A lot of people close to me are going through this and I'm doing the best I can to be there for them. This poem reminded me of them and in that way is extremely relatable. Beautifully written it pulled me in quick. Keep writing!! Check out my stuff if you're ever in the mood, I'll be sure to add new stuff soon.:)
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 19 2011 at 5:44 pm
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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Thanks! (:
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 19 2011 at 5:42 pm
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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Thank you, good for you!
Aubrie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 8 2011 at 4:33 pm
Aubrie PLATINUM, Lancaster, Ohio
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This is amazing. I absolutely love it. This is very inspiring, keep up the fantastic work...
chrissie_star GOLD said...
on Nov. 8 2011 at 9:20 am
chrissie_star GOLD, Commerce, California
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oh wow the memories this evoked :'| i was here but now im stronger "braver" as u  put it! great poem check out mine? plz and thx
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 9 2011 at 12:05 pm
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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Thanks, I will! 
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 9 2011 at 12:04 pm
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
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Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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I appreciate that!
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 9 2011 at 12:04 pm
MiscellanyCrop DIAMOND, Middlefield, Ohio
50 articles 1 photo 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly / Planets and Suns run lawless through the sky. <br /> An Essay on Man - Alexander Pope

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Thanks! I'll be sure to! (:
SmileyFace13 said...
on Sep. 25 2011 at 5:05 pm
Lola_Black is right. This poem was deep and daring which definintly sets you apart in a good way.
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Sep. 25 2011 at 1:47 pm
Lola_Black GOLD, Harrison, Michigan
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That was deep. Edgy. Unfiltered. Bottom line, it was everything I like in a poem. Please, don't stop writing! (And if you'd read some of my poems, that would be great!)
spency SILVER said...
on Jun. 7 2011 at 12:03 pm
spency SILVER, Irvington, New Jersey
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`good job....rated u 5/5....visit me plzzz and comment