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Poetry Slam

December 24, 2013
By Cat521 SILVER, Berwick, Maine
Cat521 SILVER, Berwick, Maine
6 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Think, before you speak. Know, before you react. Love, before you hate. There is far too much anger and hatred in the world for you to be the cause of anymore."


Here’s to the people who have it so hard
Who are told to just get over it
When it is never truly that easy
Told to stop being so sad
Because in real life everyone’s so happy
Wait no one is
Why do we need to be so happy all the time?
When there’s so much going on no one else even knows
Then there’s the people who compare your problems to theirs
Why do you care about moving all the time, when my parents are divorcing?
Don’t you belittle my problems
My biggest problem is still my biggest problem
It doesn’t matter how it compares to yours
Because no matter how bad what you’re going through is
That doesn’t change how large my problem is to me
Don’t forget about those few
The ones that every single person tears down
For not being as smart as everyone else
Not hiding their problems as well as most people
Those that are always torn down for not being perfect
Step back for a second
Take a minute of your time
And realize you aren’t perfect either
So don’t harass anyone for being exactly like you
Imperfect and flawed
Here’s to the people who take so much from everyone
But are still holding on



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Cat521 SILVER said...
on Dec. 29 2013 at 1:45 pm
Cat521 SILVER, Berwick, Maine
6 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Think, before you speak. Know, before you react. Love, before you hate. There is far too much anger and hatred in the world for you to be the cause of anymore."

The name comes from a creative writing project because that's what I wrote it for, and also this form of poetry is called a poetry slam. Because you are "slamming" specific people.

on Dec. 28 2013 at 9:48 pm
BandGeekAndProud PLATINUM, Burlington, Massachusetts
23 articles 0 photos 49 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Imagination is more important than knowledge.&quot;<br /> Albert Einstein

This is perfect for everyone who feels like their problems aren't important because they don't have cancer and aren't starving. Simple, everyday struggles can hurt, too. I really liked how you tied the ending back into the beginning. I don't understand the title, though. I'm only giving it 4/5 though, only because at a few points it feels choppy or awkward. Very good.

on Dec. 28 2013 at 9:19 pm
Myvoice4change SILVER, Other, Other
9 articles 3 photos 164 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything will be ok in the end. If it&#039;s not okay, it&#039;s not the end.&quot;

I really like this concept. I would suggest some more rhythm, and maybe some puncuation, like dashes, colons, etc., but again, I like the concept. I find that we have a similarity in that we like writing about realities that people face, and how alot of times we just hide it. I like how you say "Don't belittle my problems, my biggest problem is still my biggest problem." so true!