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The Girl Inside.

March 13, 2011
By rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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She is their doll
Their slave.
She is a mirror image of their motions
And follows them around like a hungry dog.
She hides under her thick mask of makeup and forced smiles.
But it is the girl inside
That was once my true best friend.
Now she’s at the other end of the cafeteria
Sitting beside the queen of the kingdom.
A cruel-hearted witch in designer’s clothing.
I on the other hand
Live in the land of the wandering minstrels and scholars
Our noses forever buried in books
Our premises overflowing with laughter.
But
I can see that look of longing when she spots me giggling along
To something that I actually find funny.
I can see that gleam of regret
When she notices how at ease we are at our lunch table.
And I can see that blush of shame
When we lock eyes for a quick moment.
Even though I don’t forgive the girl who snickers at me in the halls
I forgive the girl inside.

© Andrew M., Stahe, Germany

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Untouchable-Summer SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2011 at 9:56 pm
Untouchable-Summer SILVER, Cranford, New Jersey
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You are so welcome! And anytime:) thanks for reading my poem..take your time with a comment, anything is appreciated :)
PJD17 SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2011 at 6:22 pm
PJD17 SILVER, Belleville, Illinois
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excellent work
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2011 at 5:47 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thanks so much, and I will definitely check your work out!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2011 at 5:47 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you so much! Also, thanks for all the support and checking out my work. 8) I looked at your asthma piece, and it was amazing! I still have to comment on it!
mlynch BRONZE said...
on Apr. 28 2011 at 8:09 am
mlynch BRONZE, Summit, New Jersey
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This poem was great!! I can relate to it so much because I've been in the situation before. If you have time, could you check out my story "Just Like My Mother"? Please rate and comment on it cause I need all the feedback I can get. Thanks and great job =]
Untouchable-Summer SILVER said...
on Apr. 25 2011 at 11:02 am
Untouchable-Summer SILVER, Cranford, New Jersey
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5 stars :) great work..so easy to relate to!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 20 2011 at 3:05 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thanks, I'm actually in Junior High right now. 8)
LexieBooRoman said...
on Apr. 20 2011 at 12:05 pm
This Poem Has So Much to Realese this is the Greatest fear for best friends when they come to Junior High.. One will survive while the other sinks in to the truth
Kai17 GOLD said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 5:52 pm
Kai17 GOLD, Spokane, Washington
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*beepbeep* <br /> &quot;Where to, Miss?&quot; <br /> &quot;To the stars.&quot;

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Thanks! I <3 the Hunger Games, and Katniss is so awesome!!!!!!

(I changed my screen name cuz of a mood change, not cuz I suddenly dislike Katniss.)

rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 4:04 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thanks, I  really appreciate it.  This thing actually happened to me, but I guess it was a good thing, because this poem came out of it. 8) Again, thanks so much, alwaysbrokenhearted. 8)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 3:56 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you so much CoolFoxx, I have a lot of drama queen friends too. 8)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 3:55 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thank you so much! Also, I loove your screen name! Hunger Game fan too!!!!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 3:54 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thanks so much! 8)
Come-n-Gone GOLD said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 2:30 pm
Come-n-Gone GOLD, Unionville, Missouri
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this poem has so much in it. and it's something that happens so much in real life. GREAT JOB!!!
Crossfire SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 9:26 am
Crossfire SILVER, Duncan, South Carolina
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Excellent poem, liked it.  I have a lot of friends, (girls included).  Most of them tell me about drama or how their life sucks.  Even the "drama queen" of my school tells me about stuff she regrets.  This poem is a tru portrayal of life...
Kai17 GOLD said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 8:56 am
Kai17 GOLD, Spokane, Washington
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*beepbeep* <br /> &quot;Where to, Miss?&quot; <br /> &quot;To the stars.&quot;

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I've had this happen, and it sucks. I can't believe how well you put the event into words! Great job; five stars.
Brooke_Carter21 said...
on Apr. 17 2011 at 10:32 pm
I can completely relate to this poem. So...SOOOOO good! Honestly, this is the best poem I have read in a while. This poem really touches me. 
EmilyGrau GOLD said...
on Apr. 17 2011 at 8:15 pm
EmilyGrau GOLD, Jackson, New Jersey
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Lol! I do the same thing!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Apr. 17 2011 at 4:32 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thanks so much Lonelydandy, it means a lot. 8)
Zazawish777 GOLD said...
on Apr. 17 2011 at 3:03 pm
Zazawish777 GOLD, KC, MO, Missouri
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this is really good. please rate and comment mine work too! thanks.

5 stars