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The Girl Inside.

March 13, 2011
By rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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She is their doll
Their slave.
She is a mirror image of their motions
And follows them around like a hungry dog.
She hides under her thick mask of makeup and forced smiles.
But it is the girl inside
That was once my true best friend.
Now she’s at the other end of the cafeteria
Sitting beside the queen of the kingdom.
A cruel-hearted witch in designer’s clothing.
I on the other hand
Live in the land of the wandering minstrels and scholars
Our noses forever buried in books
Our premises overflowing with laughter.
But
I can see that look of longing when she spots me giggling along
To something that I actually find funny.
I can see that gleam of regret
When she notices how at ease we are at our lunch table.
And I can see that blush of shame
When we lock eyes for a quick moment.
Even though I don’t forgive the girl who snickers at me in the halls
I forgive the girl inside.

© Andrew M., Stahe, Germany

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Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 23 2011 at 9:04 pm
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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i know ow u feel, i had a friend like that. is this actually true? was one of ur friends like that? because i'm really sorry! :) great job! u speak from ur heart!!! :)(:
writer015 GOLD said...
on Jul. 23 2011 at 8:13 am
writer015 GOLD, Howard, Ohio
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&quot;Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. &quot; --Marianne Williamson

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LOVE THIS! :)
JojoMimi BRONZE said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 4:27 pm
JojoMimi BRONZE, Portland, Oregon
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this is a great poem. i know exactly how you feel.
mayasplee SILVER said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 4:16 pm
mayasplee SILVER, Mobile, Alabama
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Wow, this is absolutely amazing! Keep self advertising, it's working!
ElleNicole BRONZE said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 10:28 am
ElleNicole BRONZE, St. Louis, Missouri
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This is well written, I enjoyed it. =)

Would you mind checking out my work? Thanks!

dancer11srubin GOLD said...
on Jul. 15 2011 at 3:46 am
dancer11srubin GOLD, Long Grove, Illinois
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it's a beautiful poem. Losing a best friend is one of the hardest thing one has to go through. I think you should put up more poems about this subject it's very relatable because everyone was once in this situation. And if u ever have time, if you could check out some of my poems I'm new on this website
. said...
on Jul. 12 2011 at 9:35 pm
It was well worth it :)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 12 2011 at 8:19 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thank you! Sorry that I basically asked for everybody in the world to come check out my poem, but I was really desperate! :) Thank you!
Ally_H. GOLD said...
on Jul. 12 2011 at 11:44 am
Ally_H. GOLD, Bridgeport, West Virginia
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About every story I've read has had a comment to look at this poem and at first it seemed a little sketch. Then I actually read it and was awestruck at how much I could relate to this. I still look through my former best friend's Facebook pictures and wonder what ever happened to her and what she used to stand for. Thank you for helpig me realize I'm not alone.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 4:01 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you!!!
thefamoustapper.... said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 1:35 pm
This is great! I know exactly the feeling and you captured it fantasticly!
windsoftime said...
on Jul. 2 2011 at 11:39 am
Ye i totally know what is happening. My friend done that. I bet you were a really good freind. She's the one that's not the good friend if she joined another clique.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 6:55 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Lol, thanks!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 6:54 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Lol, thank you!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 9:04 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 9:03 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 9:03 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
7 articles 0 photos 275 comments

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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you, and I'lll definitely check out your poems!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 9:02 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you!
Valerie said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 8:29 am
I checked out your poem because every time you post a comment you tell people to check it out. It's really good and i can relate to it exactly.
Creatore SILVER said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 9:18 pm
Creatore SILVER, Bethesda MD, Maryland
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&ldquo;Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.&rdquo; -Maria Robinson

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Beautiful. This is something that anyone can relate to, in one way or another :)