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Inadequacy

March 7, 2012
By fryewriter SILVER, Hickory, North Carolina
fryewriter SILVER, Hickory, North Carolina
8 articles 1 photo 2 comments

Surrounding me is inadequacy.
Not from lacking ability,
But this state of degeneracy
Spawning from the audacity
Of a youth thriving off idiocracy.
A youth enthralled with conception,
Obsessed with self-deception.
Ignorant of the inefficacy,
Pervading their generation.
Too accustomed to delicacy
For any attempt of acclimation
To yield results, other than prostration.
Drowning in dead hypocrisy,
I'm so sick of this aristocracy
That relies on provocation
For any sense of dedication.
Ascend beyond endless mediocracy
To the heights of illumination
Where we can see the possibility
Of a unified civilization.


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on Mar. 10 2012 at 11:05 pm
otherpoet SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn

This is one of the best poems I've ever had the Privilage of reading. I enjoyed the rhythm and your word choice a lot!!!

on Mar. 9 2012 at 12:18 pm
SecrecyGirl17 GOLD, La Monte, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"Life is a storm, so bring your umbrella."

this reminded me of "slam poetry" the name sounds terrible but acutally slam poetry is really cool and usues lots of true raw feelings and emotions, the next step from just free write. this was a really good poem great word choice!

on Mar. 9 2012 at 11:14 am
Paramour13 GOLD, Morris, Oklahoma
11 articles 0 photos 44 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life leaves us blind, Love keeps us kind.

This is great! :D Would you mind checking out some of my work? :)

on Mar. 8 2012 at 10:03 pm
PassionatePoetry GOLD, Strugeon Lake, Minnesota
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absolutely love.