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April 16, 2018
By NotGonnaSay GOLD, Richland, Oregon
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"I live for glitter, not you." - Mika

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I heard about the tragedy in Florida;
A sad crime committed by a sad person
I can’t help thinking now
How sad our world has gotten
I watched the video wherein the parents
Of all the victims
Stood up and talked about their lost child
I must admit, I cried.
I want to be a light to the world
But how can I
If I’m too scared to walk outside?
I want to be successful
But how can I
if I don’t go to school?
I want to help the hurt people
But how can I
When they're pointing a gun my way?
Many questions, but
Never any answers

© Courtney K., Bethel Park, PA

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ramblingwriter_7 GOLD said...
on Sep. 14 2018 at 8:12 pm
ramblingwriter_7 GOLD, Dublin, Ohio
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"I've realized now that our world doesn't define us, we define our world."

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This is great. You really made a point and made me feel the emotion.
Malcolm_Chase PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 13 2018 at 8:26 am
Malcolm_Chase PLATINUM, Madison, South Dakota
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Not all those who wander are lost<br /> - J. R. R. Tolkien<br /> <br /> Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it<br /> - Confucius <br /> <br /> Believe you can and you're halfway there<br /> - Theodore Roosevelt <br /> <br /> Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.<br /> - Albert Camus<br /> <br /> It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.<br /> - Aristotle<br /> <br /> Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!<br /> - Audrey Hepburn<br /> <br /> The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.<br /> - Helen Keller

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Wow, this a really strong, emotional, and beautiful poem. I need to add this to my favorites...and great job on the editor's choice. You deserve it.