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June 6, 2009
By crazyforchrist GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
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crazyforchrist GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
13 articles 0 photos 21 comments

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1 timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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The words flow out of her mouth
searching for someone's ears.
No one hears.
Lost in space they become.
She stands there,
waiting.
Is anyone tuned in to what she says?
Does anyone care?
Week by week her thoughts
that are usually transforming
into words
are diminishing.
The roll of their eyes,
the turn of their head,
exasperated sighs,
her tongue becomes lead.
She chooses to seal her mouth while referring to her
book, pen, and mind
to express what she feels.
No one understands why.
They question “What's wrong?”
“Nothing” she simply states,
while inside she screams,
I'M HURT!
I'M LONELY!
It's too late …
Your words telling her to shut up,
or you don't care what she thinks
brought her here.
She is always at the brink of
screaming what binds her heart;
what rips through her,
tearing her apart.
She holds onto her pain;
she needs to cry.
Do you not see?
Her tears are her
unspoken thoughts;
body language doesn't lie.
She still locks her tongue
because she knows they actually
don't care.
It's their job to ask,
but not their burden to bear.
In order to make them happy
she does not share.
She retreats to her poetry,
letting the wounds
bleed through her pen.
For a moment she is free.
Stanza by stanza,
her soul is cleansed.

© Courtney M., NJ

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This article has 13 comments.

chriskabz PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 29 2013 at 4:37 am
chriskabz PLATINUM, Nairobi, Other
22 articles 0 photos 18 comments

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Hebrews13:10

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hey there!! this is so cool!!and its exciting to see that i have a partner who is as much insane bouh Christ like myself. i won't talk bouh emotion of the perfection in illustration of what exactly happens... i jus want to say that you have the talent to comprehend the small details in a life of an artist. The significance of the ART!! BRAVO!!
Katherineloe SILVER said...
on Apr. 29 2013 at 1:08 am
Katherineloe SILVER, Watsonville, California
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Favorite Quote:
no ones afraid of the dark, we're afraid of whats hidden inside of it.

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this is a very raw, emotional poem. i love that i can feel the emotion while reading it and it flows perfectly. excelent job:)
crazyforchrist GOLD said...
on Nov. 27 2010 at 1:05 pm
crazyforchrist GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
13 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
1 timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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thank you, I really appreciate the comment :)
IridescentWords SILVER said...
on Nov. 13 2010 at 1:48 pm
IridescentWords SILVER, Wilkesboro, North Carolina
9 articles 0 photos 14 comments

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"You want to escape the confusion that you see before you. I tell you, you will never be able to escape the outer confusion unless, and until, you have escaped the inner confusion. And the inner confusion is your continuous doubt-indulgence." - Sri

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I love this. It explains the unspoken child that silently screams (if you can follow me. :) )herself to a pen and paper.

Bravo! The emotion was well captured!

-Mountain Poet

crazyforchrist GOLD said...
on Apr. 19 2010 at 4:19 pm
crazyforchrist GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
13 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
1 timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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why, thank you :) I'm trying to get in the magazine again. not working too well so far :/ lol
written_love BRONZE said...
on Apr. 17 2010 at 6:16 pm
written_love BRONZE, Nanuet, New York
2 articles 0 photos 6 comments

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&quot;Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that&#039;s why they call it the present.&quot;<br /> &quot;Shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you will land among the stars.&quot;

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This is amazing... It's easy to follow and flows beautifully. Great job && congrats for getting in the magazine. For work this great, you deserve it. :)
crazyforchrist GOLD said...
on Apr. 16 2010 at 9:37 pm
crazyforchrist GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
13 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
1 timothy 4:12 Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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thank you so much :) I try not to post anything unless it was really from my heart and not just my mind
TNT25 SILVER said...
on Feb. 28 2010 at 7:10 pm
TNT25 SILVER, Johnstown, Ohio
9 articles 0 photos 31 comments

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&quot;Pain is just weakness leaving the body&quot;

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Really good. That was very well written and i could feel all the emotion you put into it. Simply great
Acalleq PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 9 2010 at 3:32 pm
Acalleq PLATINUM, Togiak, Alaska
22 articles 5 photos 146 comments

Favorite Quote:
you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have

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wow, it takes so much courage to let others see into you. ur poem describes exactly what i go thru. u don't have to but it'd be cool if you could look at some of my poems. :)
crazyforchrist GOLD said...
on Jan. 30 2010 at 11:15 pm
crazyforchrist GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
13 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
1 timothy 4:12 Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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hey, thanks :) you are the first one outside of people I know that has commented I think lol
luvinlife519 SILVER said...
on Jan. 28 2010 at 5:06 pm
luvinlife519 SILVER, Wilson, North Carolina
8 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Your sidewalk is your runway&quot;

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holy cow this is awsome! XD
Daddy1963 said...
on Jul. 1 2009 at 2:05 am
Wow! I am impressed!
sue said...
on Jun. 26 2009 at 3:45 pm
very good, very thoughtful