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They tell me

June 12, 2010
By jessi GOLD, Nunya, Florida
jessi GOLD, Nunya, Florida
15 articles 4 photos 115 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty."


They tell me I'm as free as a bird, but the only birds I've ever seen are caged.
They tell me that I am whole, but in my spirit wars are being raged.
They tell me that I can do anything and be anyone, but it's all lies.
They tell me that life will be good, but I'm fighting to survive.
They tell me that I will do great things, but they haven't got a clue
Because they're all blind to the truth, so we'll never know what to do.


The author's comments:
Boredom in class led to the first line and then late-night uncaringness led to the rest. It's kinda suckish cause I wrote it on no sleep, but oh well.

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jessi GOLD said...
on Jul. 16 2010 at 7:11 pm
jessi GOLD, Nunya, Florida
15 articles 4 photos 115 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty."

Wow, thanks! Haha, I'm glad you like my writing, I generally dislike it, except for a few peices. Thanks ever so much! :D

on Jul. 16 2010 at 7:05 pm
JustAlice. SILVER, Wesley Chapel, Florida
5 articles 0 photos 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." Moulin Rouge

i came across one of your poems and decided to read them all. i read your fiction and non fiction too. it amazes me how your able to call out human behavior and challenge it. your work is really great and i really enjoyed reading it. p.s. this one is my favorite!