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June 6, 2009
By ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
62 articles 1 photo 881 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Some things will never change"---Tupac

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I've been falling a lot lately
And no, I don't mean literally
Mama told me she noticed changes in me
How I cut my hair
How it seems like nothing interests me
I force out the best smile I can
To convince her that I'm okay
Even though my world is sundering
“I'm just not into that stuff anymore, Mama”
She looks at me pleading for the truth
I want to tell her, but I restrain.
“Really, Mom.” And smiles again.

I've been getting into trouble lately
This time I mean literally
Mama told me I'm not the same anymore
Not sweet and innocent
Not pure and saintly
I flash my best confused face
As if I don't know what she means
Even though the truth could be seen through her eyes
“I thought I was being myself, Mom”
She looks at me with disappointment in her eyes
Crossing her arms waiting for an answer.
I want to tell her everything, but I restrain.
“I don't know, Mom” And turn away.

I've been wasted a lot lately
And I do mean that literally
Mama caught me in her arms last night
When I fell backwards on the stairs
She put her nose to my mouth
She smelled the alcohol
And instantly sat me up to look her directly in the eyes
I could see the tears welling up in her eyes
And before I could restrain, everything came pouring out
She looked at me with fear and concern
Telling me everything was going to be okay
She cradled me in her arms on the floor
And she watched me cry like I never did before

© Angelica M., Pequannock, NJ

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ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on May. 10 2010 at 11:20 am
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
62 articles 1 photo 881 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Some things will never change"---Tupac

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Thanks very much!
BlueInk94 PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2010 at 8:44 am
BlueInk94 PLATINUM, Valley Park, Missouri
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This is amazing! its sad and sweet and subtle all together. i was SO moved!
Just.A.Dream SILVER said...
on Apr. 25 2010 at 6:54 pm
Just.A.Dream SILVER, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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Part of the J7X team. :)

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I like the story in the poem. :)

You're SUCH a good writer!

xBaByGiRrL22x PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 17 2010 at 2:18 pm
xBaByGiRrL22x PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
22 articles 0 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The goal isn&#039;t to live forever, but create something that will.&quot;<br /> &quot;If you wanna go, baby let&#039;s go; if you wanna rock, I&#039;m ready to roll.&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;No one ever said it&#039;d be easy. They just said it&#039;d be worth it.&quot; &lt;3

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u r an amazzzing writer. i dont evn kno wht 2 say bout this lol. i luv it. plain & simple ;)). it carries alot of emotion. gr88 job!!
Pillow BRONZE said...
on Apr. 11 2010 at 7:47 pm
Pillow BRONZE, Spokane, Washington
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Nothing says oops like a wall of flame.

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Great Job. I wish I could put it into words how to describe how much I liked this poem. It sounds korny but it's true.  
Eilatan GOLD said...
on Apr. 11 2010 at 5:07 pm
Eilatan GOLD, Old Greenwich, Connecticut
11 articles 1 photo 307 comments

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&quot;Nobody is normal. Everybody in the world is a weirdo freak. Except you, which makes you a weirdo freak.&quot;

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oh my goodness, this is incredible!!!
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 11 2010 at 11:03 am
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
62 articles 1 photo 881 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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Thanks so much.
RockerChick PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 11 2010 at 10:16 am
RockerChick PLATINUM, Richland, Georgia
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&quot;All girls should be told they&#039;re pretty, even if they&#039;re not&quot; -Marilyn Monroe

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this was really good! It was really sad, but you expressed your emotion really well through this poem. Great job =)
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 4 2010 at 6:33 pm
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
62 articles 1 photo 881 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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Thank you so much.
jessica.cherish.conner GOLD said...
on Apr. 4 2010 at 6:01 pm
jessica.cherish.conner GOLD, Elk Grove, California
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this took me on a journey. this is great
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 10:08 pm
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
62 articles 1 photo 881 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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Thank you!
ramnapotter PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 5:14 pm
ramnapotter PLATINUM, Toronto, Other
26 articles 1 photo 90 comments

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&ldquo;Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...&rdquo;

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It's beautiful ,

makes me want to cry . (:

Great job .

Jilybeanrb SILVER said...
on Mar. 6 2010 at 2:02 pm
Jilybeanrb SILVER, Prentiss, Mississippi
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&quot;Margo was not a miracle. She was not an adventure. She was not a fine and precious thing. She was a girl.&quot; ~Paper Towns

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It's beautiful. Really. You captured it well. And I hope you're doing well :)
Crying_Tears SILVER said...
on Feb. 12 2010 at 9:29 pm
Crying_Tears SILVER, SL,UT, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
I am fond on pigs.<br /> Dogs look up to us.<br /> Cats look down.<br /> Pigs treat us as equals.<br /> -Winston Churchill

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It makes me sad :(

but i like it nonetheless.
Kelly H. said...
on Feb. 5 2010 at 4:32 pm
Whoa....that was awesome...I especially like the last two lines!! Brilliant
author said...
on Jan. 23 2010 at 10:05 am
Awww thanks, but i think yours was really good though. Its worthy of being published.
rAinDroPsdRip SILVER said...
on Jan. 23 2010 at 8:54 am
rAinDroPsdRip SILVER, Fairfield, Ohio
6 articles 0 photos 150 comments

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\\\&quot;never give up on something you cant go a day withouth thinking about\\\&quot; \\\&quot;carpe diem\\\&quot;

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thats beautiful, your an excellent writter babe... your right it was nothing like mine, haha i like yours better =D
Dan101207 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 13 2010 at 7:37 pm
Dan101207 BRONZE, Church Rock, New Mexico
4 articles 11 photos 4 comments

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Double tap. Double tap. Double top. Double tap. Double tap. Root beer. Root beer. I luff zee root beer.<br /> -Major General Edward Richtofen, a mad Nazi scientist from CoD Nazi Zombies.

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wow i like it. :D
life_of_a_leaf PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 13 2010 at 3:11 pm
life_of_a_leaf PLATINUM, Morris Plains, New Jersey
22 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We&#039;re all just kids who grew up way too fast&quot; - The Cab

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i love how you put in parts of growing up in your poem and how everyone changes over time. it was a sweet poem about the relationship between a mother and her child.
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 7 2010 at 1:53 pm
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The heart has its reasons which reason does not know.&quot; -Pascal, Pensees, 1670

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This is so so so so beautiful, my favorite of yours so far! It's just, well it's just amazing and I am at a loss for words. I tagged it as a fave and gave it 5 stars! Great work and so so sooo worthy of its publication.