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June 13, 2010
By magic-esi PLATINUM, Hyde Park, New York
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magic-esi PLATINUM, Hyde Park, New York
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&quot;The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.&quot; <br /> &quot;Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light.&quot;

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Why have I always been jealous
of you?

Ever since second grade
when we were in the same
Girl Scout troop

Ever since you were
popular and
I wasn’t
You had friends and
I didn’t

You got a boyfriend
I didn’t
You got the one
I wanted

You stole my best friend
You stole the spotlight
Most popular girl in school
Funniest girl at my
Pre-algebra table

And when you lost it all,
I’m still jealous of you.
Because you deserved everything.

© Rebecca B., Marietta, GA

The author's comments:
This girl I used to despise in seventh grade inspired me to write this.
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MidnightWriter SILVER said...
on Jun. 28 2011 at 1:29 pm
MidnightWriter SILVER, Ontario, Other
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Writers are a less dangerous version of the career criminal. Everywhere they go, they see the potential for the perfect crime. The difference is that writers have better self control.

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Lovely. It brings back memories of my grade seven year.
babigerl1194 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 25 2010 at 11:09 am
babigerl1194 PLATINUM, Margaretville, New York
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wat doesnt kill you only makes you stronger

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you're not alone. ik how you feel. but the ending was the best.
forgottenpenname GOLD said...
on Jul. 12 2010 at 9:54 am
forgottenpenname GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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&quot;Carpe diem.&quot;

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I love the twist at the end and the emotions you clearly display throughout the entire thing. Great poem, Esi.