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Rejection

March 27, 2011
By lilmo23 PLATINUM, Pompano Beach, Florida
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lilmo23 PLATINUM, Pompano Beach, Florida
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you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have.

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I walk in the room
And feel the stone stares of those who don’t approve of me.
I hide my heart as I pretend not to notice.
Their backs are turned slightly away from me,
Telling me I am not welcome.
Rejection.

I exit the room, almost giddy with happiness.
I hide my heart and pretend false feelings.
I say goodbye,
As if the room was full of friends, not foes.
Silence replies.
Rejection,
My bitter, but faithful friend.

Cast out and alone, I return to my bedroom.
My heart is open and bleeding with my tears.
My head bends low, a prayer escapes my cold lips.
This time, an answer is received,
And I am embraced with an unexplainable peace.
Rejection,
Has never felt so good.

© Jessica R., Westchester, IL

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TheGirlWhoDancesWithSnowflakes SILVER said...
on Oct. 5 2011 at 1:47 pm
TheGirlWhoDancesWithSnowflakes SILVER, Sunnyvale, Texas
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Wow! This is a really touching poem! :D Great job!
jesse.jay PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 7:39 am
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wow that was deep and touching.