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October 8, 2009
By bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
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bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
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You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don't worry be happy! :)

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When I look into the mirror,
The reflection I see is you.
I no longer recognize myself,
I wish that wasn't true.
Everyday I'm pretending,
I'm disguised with lies.
You are my new identity,
You're the soul behind my eyes.
The only thing I can hear,
Is your voice inside my head.
Where have I gone,
The real me seems dead.
I don't remember who I was,
You have been me for so long.
You made my like seem right,
When everything appeared wrong.
I am captive in your love,
In your chains I am bound.
I'm searching for myself.
The true me needs to be found.

© John O., New City, NY

The author's comments:
I hope people will learn to always be true to themself and not to conform to fit someone else's mold because who they are is perfect and doesn't need to be altered to make someone happy. Remember, you were born an original so why die a copy?
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Jenifer_cornejo SILVER said...
on Dec. 8 2016 at 1:45 pm
Jenifer_cornejo SILVER, Sacramento, California
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this is so heart breaking and such an inspirational poem. I love how you describe how this person makes you feel,see and think.
Dameon_Farris PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 11 2015 at 2:29 pm
Dameon_Farris PLATINUM, Folton, District Of Columbia
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&quot;Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree. It will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.&quot; - Albert Eistiene

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Great job it's pretty good il admit it made me inspired XD
Serena102101 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 2 2015 at 8:40 pm
Serena102101 BRONZE, Hartland, Wisconsin
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You put the killing thing in your mouth, but never give it the power to kill you<br /> -The Fault In Our Stars

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This is a great poem and I have never read such a poem like this. Great work and keep posting on this sight
Sarelle PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 14 2014 at 1:55 pm
Sarelle PLATINUM, Winslow, Maine
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Wow. This was amazing! One of the most inspirational poems I have read in a long time. Great job!
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 27 2014 at 8:28 am
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&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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This is so beautiful! It's sad and heartbreaking but so deeo and meaningful. I can so easily relate to it cuz i remember I've been pretending to be someone I'm not just so I can fit in and be appreciated and noticed. But thank god now I realize how wrong I was, that being myself is enough. I learned to say :"Either accept me this way or go look the other way" Great job, keep itup and thanks for sharing this
KaylaaLovee GOLD said...
on Nov. 5 2013 at 12:12 pm
KaylaaLovee GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Amazing.. nothing to say but wow.
angel_of_silence PLATINUM said...
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angel_of_silence PLATINUM, Cotulla, Texas
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&ldquo;The boy never cried again, and he never forgot what he&#039;d learned: that to love is to destroy, and that to be loved is to be the one destroyed.&rdquo; -Jace Wayland City of Bones

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This is a very great poem, it is very deep and it really speaks.
Lauren T. said...
on May. 1 2012 at 7:44 am
Your poem was really deep in thought, and had really good rhyming to it. When I read your poem I found that it was a sonnet poem. I also found some assonance used in some of the ending words of a verse.
writer3499 GOLD said...
on Apr. 8 2012 at 7:52 pm
writer3499 GOLD, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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&quot;it&#039;s impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all-in which case you fail by default.&quot;<br /> -J.K.Rowling

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Beautiful...
John Frechette said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 4:42 pm
John Frechette, Holden, Massachusetts
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Wicked good, great rhymes
Kayte BRONZE said...
on Oct. 15 2011 at 3:26 pm
Kayte BRONZE, Sandy, Utah
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&quot;Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God&#039;s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.&quot;<br /> -Mother Teresa

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Amazing!! Perfect for my life right this very second. Thank you!!
musiccrazy SILVER said...
on Oct. 15 2011 at 1:01 pm
musiccrazy SILVER, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Out of ten I give it a 1000! That was really good.
WeAllBurn PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 23 2011 at 10:52 am
WeAllBurn PLATINUM, Vermilion, Ohio
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this is reallly flipping good:D!

gave it a 5/5 (:

christine15 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 23 2011 at 12:38 am
christine15 BRONZE, None, Other
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wow! it's nice huh! I love it! You're a good poet! Nice job! keep it up!
ink_siren BRONZE said...
on Jun. 27 2011 at 11:00 am
ink_siren BRONZE, Hopewell, Virginia
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You embody individualism so well. I see this happening to so many people and I am so glad that you wrote about it. Keep writing! You make me jealous. :) Hope to be as agood as you one day!
kellie 101 said...
on Jun. 5 2011 at 7:59 am
Beautifull <3 :D
DarkAngelNinjaXP said...
on May. 20 2011 at 10:00 am
DarkAngelNinjaXP, Madison, Virginia
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This was great and so true with a lot of couples.
BeingAnna GOLD said...
on May. 4 2011 at 8:53 pm
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Imperfection is beauty<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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so pretty and touching

good job :)

EmilyEatIt BRONZE said...
on Mar. 31 2011 at 7:03 pm
EmilyEatIt BRONZE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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gawsh there&#039;s so many amazing ones i just can&#039;t choose!

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that's goreous! ♥♥♥♥
Crazymexican GOLD said...
on Dec. 11 2010 at 9:41 am
Crazymexican GOLD, Jay, Maine
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not sure

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awesome poem!! keep it up