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i will not change for you

June 10, 2010
By pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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Am I what you asked for?
Am I not what you expected?
Am I different?
We are all different.
We are all not what is expected.
If I am not what you want, then leave me.
Because I will not change for you.

© Hailey J., Lake Oswego, OR

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pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 11 2010 at 10:10 am
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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exactly!         
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 10 2010 at 2:35 pm
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM, Bowling Green, Ohio
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It&#039;s not about success; it&#039;s about significance.<br /> <br /> No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

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So, so true! I definitely know what it's like to have someone who wants me to change for them. I think we all do at some point. When will people start to understand that if they can't accept people for who they are, then they aren't worth having?
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 29 2010 at 5:33 am
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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thanks so much!!
SilentOnlooker10 SILVER said...
on Sep. 28 2010 at 3:33 pm
SilentOnlooker10 SILVER, Hillsboro, Oregon
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Definitely could relate to this! Don't ever change for anyone its not worth it
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 10 2010 at 11:19 am
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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hehe thanks love(:
janine1018 said...
on Sep. 10 2010 at 7:45 am
i really like this poem!!! :)
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 6 2010 at 1:42 pm
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
30 articles 0 photos 412 comments

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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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thanks! (;
James Taylor said...
on Sep. 2 2010 at 5:20 pm
Hey Pinky Promise,

Thank you for the rating and comment on my ballad.  I'm glad you like it so much.  I also like this poem you wrote. Keep writing, ou are great!

sincerely,
James
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 20 2010 at 9:59 am
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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thank you!
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 19 2010 at 7:10 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
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I really liked this poem and understand what you are trying to articulate. You made such a large and meaningful message in such a brief poem, and I congrajulate you for it.