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Childhood paradox

December 11, 2014
By DreamersJourney SILVER, Old Massett, Other
DreamersJourney SILVER, Old Massett, Other
6 articles 0 photos 43 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.&quot;<br /> &quot;Decide to have an attitude of gratitude, you can become bitter or better.&quot;<br /> &quot;beYOUtiful, everyone else is taken.&quot;


Doing time, for crimes i didn't commit.

Not to say there's accusations, but rather assumptions. That's what drives me to quit.

How can i act like an adult, when you treat me like a child?

I can be ambitious, but i'm not wild.

I colour in the lines; when you think i'm not listening i still obey.

Even when you scream the words sometimes, i will keep at bay.

you may not be the root cause, but you're still a branch in the wind that finds my face.

I grew up walking on eggshells, with my best attempted grace.

You point out my flaws, knowing im in my rawest state.

You're the hook in my cheeck, after gazing at bait.

Trying to chase past possible falls, i bet you look at me every once in a while feeling ten feet tall.

Your critisizing finger's pointing backwards, your authority isn't remarkable at all.


The author's comments:

There's a difference between parenting, and power tripping . . .


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on Jan. 23 2015 at 12:02 pm
DreamersJourney SILVER, Old Massett, Other
6 articles 0 photos 43 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.&quot;<br /> &quot;Decide to have an attitude of gratitude, you can become bitter or better.&quot;<br /> &quot;beYOUtiful, everyone else is taken.&quot;

Thank you! This was one of the first pieces I wrote since my 7 month writers block, it really sucked. I'm glad someone in existence enjoyed it, hahah:)

on Jan. 22 2015 at 6:44 pm
PoetAndYouKnowIt PLATINUM, Westfield, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;There will always be someone who is smarter than you. Skinnier than you. Stronger than you. More popular than you. There will always be someone better than you, but there will never be someone who is YOU.&quot;

Love the rhyme scheme! Really enjoyed this peice. Your implicit messages really speak. Good luck!