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All I Need Is a Friend MAG

January 28, 2009
By Ryan Moran BRONZE, Mt. Prospect, Illinois
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Books fill up my room.
Not baseball cards,
or pictures of girls,
or basketballs.
Maybe a blown up picture of …
… Pam Anderson might help.

Black-framed glasses
and a white,
pale,
lanky
body.
I should start working out.

At least I can read.
I read four books a day last summer.
The librarian,
80-year-old Mrs. Woodsworth,
she knows my middle name.
If only I had a real friend.
I am sick of seeing her old,
bony,
pale body.
Although it resembles mine.

The kids at school laugh.
Is it the way I dress?
Lacoste,
Ralph Lauren,
La Tigre.
I’ve tried every designer out there.
Staying in the house really saves me money.
My stupid rich parents give me $50 a week for lunch.
$50 times 36 weeks …
what is that?
$1,000,
$2,000,
$10,000?
I should probably know.
Straight A’s 12 years in a row
and counting.

With all of this,
or none of this –
it depends how you look at it –
all I need is a friend.

© Mariana O., Tecate, CA

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Patricio said...
on Dec. 29 2009 at 3:15 pm
I am sorry to say, but the poem itself is quite bewildering in the diction of words.
jake2011 DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 28 2009 at 9:13 pm
jake2011 DIAMOND, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
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"With God all things are possible" Matthew 19:26

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That was a very good poem. I loved it. It touched me deeply. Good job. Keep writing more poems.
Rosanna1120 SILVER said...
on Dec. 28 2009 at 3:03 pm
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this is very good, a bit random but well written and funny. you've obviously got talent and a since of humor. just let everyone else see it and you will be meeting new people in no time. love the poem. kristi
Claire_Milan PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 27 2009 at 7:54 pm
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I think this is beautiful! I am touched by your writing this particular piece....Thank you for the motivation...
Lonesoldier GOLD said...
on Dec. 27 2009 at 1:36 pm
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that is sad but that is a great poem and if you want then i will be your friend.
SerenityMine BRONZE said...
on Dec. 26 2009 at 9:27 pm
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I like this poem. :)
Dandelion PLATINUM said...
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Wonderful! I'll be your friend too.
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Ditto... That'd be sad... But great poem.

P.S. I'll be your friend >.<
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sad and sweet. I hope you aren't writing from experience :(
Becca1595 said...
on Dec. 22 2009 at 9:50 pm
I think your poems are awesome!!! You should really type some more!!! =]
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on Dec. 20 2009 at 11:13 am
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I'll be your friend ;)

Hahaha, I love this character and this is breathtaking. The attitude, the awkward sarcasm, I just adore it!
momoney25 said...
on Dec. 20 2009 at 12:54 am
Alright guys.... so many of you have commented on my poem. I am in school and have a lot of free time on my hands, I can write another one if you want? Just let me know with some feedback.

Graziiiii

Ryan

P.S... This poem doesn't relate to me at all. Just thought I would clear that up :)
Ridelova101 said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 7:27 pm
This poem is great. It shows character. And as said before in the two post under me, it means a lot to me as well and being different is good. Keep writing
KellyR GOLD said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 12:21 pm
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I think this is great. And you only considered an outcast because you don't pretend to be the same as everyone else. you different and thats good. Some day people will grow up and understand till then keep writing and keep up the good work.
UnknownToTheWorld PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 7:31 am
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Amazing and very inspiational...Means alot to me
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Nice :)

You've got talent , I can be your friend Lol

If all else fails, poetry can always help you when you're lonely.
The_Girl_Next_Door PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 15 2009 at 4:41 pm
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I think it's beautiful. YOu've got a talent and I completely feel the same. I want some friends too and once I opened up I got tons more than I did to begin with. Just be yourself. Sounds cheesy, believe me I know, but believe it or not...It's completely true
kittkattbarr PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 14 2009 at 10:46 pm
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I love it I really do, the story fits so well but maybe not to you. It fits to the boy in the room all alone and even to the girl with her nose in the book. Good job now can you tell me what my poems say and who they fit?
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I don't know why the librarians work in the library if they don't want to be there, closing 15minutes early, so that when my mom gets off work late, she can't pick up my reserved books....

Go out there and be yourself, you'll find friends.

Trust me, for a few years, the only signatures I got in my yearbook were teachers names. "/ yeah...
Identity_Unknown BRONZE said...
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Hey I love your poem. Even though many people have said this already, I love to read too but there are people that like the same things as you, the librarian is a start. So try to talk more to people and try to find people that have common hobbies, etc as you. I'm sure you can find many friends. Oh, by the way, always have a positive outlook on things! If your confident, people feel attracted to you. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like Dr. Phill....I just know first-hand on this sooo....yeah, you will get friends. Again, I love your poem!!!