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Thank You, Mariah

March 22, 2010
By WritingLoverForever PLATINUM, Bowling Green, Ohio
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Thank you, Mariah, for being there when
I never thought I’d be able to face love again
Thank you, Mariah, for being so kind
But really, did you have to leave him behind?
I’m sorry, Mariah, that you had to set him free
How sad you must feel when you see him with me
I’m sorry, Mariah, that this made you cry
I know it was hard for you to tell him goodbye
Thank you, Mariah, for being so brave
I know a broken heart was a big price to pay
I’m sorry, Mariah, that I kissed him first
Behind your acclaim, I can tell you are hurt
But thank you, Mariah, for being there again
Your sacrifice proved that you are a true friend

© Yaniris M., Boston, MA

The author's comments:
Ever had your best friend, who you would trust with your life, willingly give up her first love...for you? Even though it tore her heart to pieces? I have.
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WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 14 2010 at 4:10 pm
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM, Bowling Green, Ohio
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Oh, we will. I'm never letting her go. <3
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 5:39 am
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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wow your so lucky to have a best friend like that...thats like amazing...you guys must really be close...stay best friends forever!
MercedesXO DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 4:17 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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Awww, congrats:) I'm glad to hear it. And you're soooo lucky to have a best friend like that.
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 1:24 am
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM, Bowling Green, Ohio
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Yes, Mariah is an amazing best friend. I'll never be able to thank her for what she did for me. I am still with the boy she gave up for me and yesterday was our 11-month anniversary.
MercedesXO DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 25 2010 at 8:24 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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This is a very nice poem. The personal piece is nicely written, and the bigger story behind it is even more amazing. I can't imagine anyone that would willingly give their first love for a best friend. That is honestly extrordinary. Hold onto the best friend and never let go! I see you guys are very close:) nice work.
baby_girla SILVER said...
on May. 22 2010 at 2:39 am
baby_girla SILVER, St.Mary&#39s, Alaska
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this is really heart touching, that is a weird coinceidence be cause my real name is Mariah paukan and I am from Alaska, you should keep writing this is really good.