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Understand That I Don't Understand

February 4, 2011
By WinterFairy PLATINUM, Chicago, Illinois
WinterFairy PLATINUM, Chicago, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t dream it. Be it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Singing is praying twice, and dancing is singing with the body.&quot;<br /> &quot;Paper is more patient than man.&quot;<br /> &quot;Where you live shouldn&#039;t determine whether you live&quot;


“You don’t understand”
That’s what they always tell me
But maybe they’re right
I don’t understand
I don’t understand
Why they won’t let me
Understand
Why would they just
Push me away
Instead of sitting down with me
And explaining it to me
I don’t understand
Why people judge
On the outside
What is on someone’s
Skin
Eyes
Mouth
Instead of what
Is beneath that skin
Story those eyes tell
Words that mouth says
I don’t understand
Why there has to be
Loss
War
Sadness
Instead of
Life
Compromise
Happiness
I just don’t understand
And maybe they’re right
Maybe I never will
But I don’t have to stop
Searching
For the answer
For an explanation


The author's comments:
Just some food for thought.

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on Feb. 17 2011 at 8:42 pm
Thank you guys so much. The feedback means a lot to me.

on Feb. 17 2011 at 5:21 pm
falling10ssupernova SILVER, Warwick, New York
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yeah i really like this too :)

on Feb. 15 2011 at 3:35 pm
WinterFairy PLATINUM, Chicago, Illinois
45 articles 15 photos 111 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t dream it. Be it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Singing is praying twice, and dancing is singing with the body.&quot;<br /> &quot;Paper is more patient than man.&quot;<br /> &quot;Where you live shouldn&#039;t determine whether you live&quot;

Thanks LovelyMiss :)

on Feb. 14 2011 at 11:43 pm
LovelyMiss GOLD, Floresville, Texas
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I really liked this! I understood this perfectly!:)