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I'll Show You

July 7, 2011
By RosePetal519 BRONZE, Perrysburg, Ohio
RosePetal519 BRONZE, Perrysburg, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
"Carpe Diem" (Seize the Day)


I'll show you the strength of the mightiest of beings
I present you the life that feels every feeling
squashed and devalued then and forever
yet striving for greatness through all stormy weather
hands that heal and souls of splendor
defy the expectations of any one gender
bargained for, paid for, and all other scorn
beauty that's ripped at, tattered and torn
but glowing with strength surpassing the years
fighting the hardship, loneliness, and tears
our strength like our love shines for all to see
shouting out to the world what we always will be
lawyers, doctors, nurses,
teachers, authors, speakers,
firefighters, police, judges,
athletes, singers, dancers,
visionaries, mentors, idols,
mothers
sisters
lovers
women



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on Oct. 14 2011 at 9:46 pm
RosePetal519 BRONZE, Perrysburg, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
"Carpe Diem" (Seize the Day)

Thanks so much! It means so much to me to get some positive feedback! I look forward to reading more of your work as well!  Any suggestions on what I should write?

glimmer BRONZE said...
on Oct. 14 2011 at 2:27 pm
glimmer BRONZE, Corvallis, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
My favorite quote is one by Albert Einstein-<br /> &quot;Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow.&quot;

OMG- this poem is AMAZING. I just love the whole thing- my favorite line ius "I present you the life that feels every feeling".

I'm really surprised that it didn't get into the print magazine! Keep up the good work- I'll be watching for your next submissions:)

PS- I rated it five stars and tagged it as a favorite:)


on Aug. 5 2011 at 8:11 pm
purplequeen BRONZE, Boston, Massachusetts
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beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!