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July 26, 2014
By EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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I am
a black rose
among the red roses.
I am
the dried, withered rose
among the blooming, live ones.

© Wajida S., Shrewsbury, MA

The author's comments:
So, maybe I was feeling rather down when I wrote this, I'm not sure. But it sounds like it, doesn't it? Basically, this is about me standing out. And the question I'm thinking now, is this. I know no-one on Teen Ink has never met me, or if we have we didn't know, but anyways, back to the question I was thinking. Do I stand out? I know I do, but do I stand out in a good way or bad way?
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EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 22 2014 at 10:39 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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True. I agree with you. :) And no, not at all. It doesn't sound weird. :) And you're absolutely, right. Being weird is not wrong and it's awesome. :) Thank you so much. :)
theanonreader GOLD said...
on Sep. 22 2014 at 2:03 pm
theanonreader GOLD, Pensacola, Florida
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you can tell a lot about a person by the books he reads<br /> -unknown

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i don't  think there is a bad way to stand out. black roses, lesat to me, are better than the normal ones, cause those have to be either painted or they're just so well known that no one really wants them. its the odd ones that people want. sorry of that sounds weird or whatever but just saying that there's nothing wrong with being weird its awesome.
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 3 2014 at 11:03 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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The poem might not be clear.