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The Real World MAG

January 8, 2010
By U__i-fill-the__S GOLD, Atlanta, Indiana
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U__i-fill-the__S GOLD, Atlanta, Indiana
12 articles 11 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I don't find it easy to write about happy [stuff]. You don't need a release when you're happy." --Adam Gontier

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Disney screwed us over
making us think
we could have the perfect story
if only we believe.
Well, faith, trust, and pixie dust
can't conquer all the hate and lust.
The real world's not anything like
what we were told that we would see.
Things don't work out as perfectly
as we wish that they could be.
We lose a slipper; lose a dream.
Find a lamp and have a light
in the darkness of the real world.

© Amy-Leah J., Mount Laurel, NJ

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This is coming from someone who grew up with Disney movies.
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U__i-fill-the__S GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2011 at 11:20 pm
U__i-fill-the__S GOLD, Atlanta, Indiana
12 articles 11 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I don&#039;t find it easy to write about happy [stuff]. You don&#039;t need a release when you&#039;re happy.&quot; --Adam Gontier

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Thanks! It's great to know my writint means something :D
Specialk13k GOLD said...
on Jan. 14 2011 at 10:05 pm
Specialk13k GOLD, Ocean View, Delaware
12 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;They say that right before you die, your life flashes before your eyes. Make it worth watching.&quot;

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I read this in the magazine, I was looking for a poem that really spoke to me and when I read the first line, I smiled!

This is just the perfect synopsis of a young person's life. Just wanted to let you know that your writing really speaks to people!

U__i-fill-the__S GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2010 at 10:28 pm
U__i-fill-the__S GOLD, Atlanta, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I don&#039;t find it easy to write about happy [stuff]. You don&#039;t need a release when you&#039;re happy.&quot; --Adam Gontier

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lol i think you probably read it on my facebook.
icebergstromboli GOLD said...
on Dec. 2 2010 at 6:39 pm
icebergstromboli GOLD, Benton, Pennsylvania
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I think I read this maybe before in the magazine?? idk, it sounds vaguely familiar. i really like the 5th and 6th line.
K.Saini said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 11:51 pm
K.Saini, New Delhi, Other
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I loved it. It's so true. I think i watched too much Disney too.