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I am Not People

August 9, 2011
By AnjiliSladen BRONZE, Stuttgart, Other
AnjiliSladen BRONZE, Stuttgart, Other
4 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
"There's nothing ONLY about being a girl"-Sarah Jane Smith, Doctor Who


They say people shouldn't do that
and people shouldn't care.
because this and this and this and that
but I just sweetly glare,
because I am not people.
"people" say I should wear this,
and know what's in, what's out.
So what if I'm such a "fashion-miss"
I don't need a fat lipped pout.
Because I am not people.
I look different, and that's okay.
I am happy with who I am
Individuality is too big a price to pay
for a popularity sham.
because I am not people.
My cowboy boots, my messy hair,
are all just part of me.
In my opinion, it isn't fair,
to say who I have to be.
Because I am not people.
So you can come, insult my friends
just because we dare "hang out"
And that is where my patience ends,
so don't be afraid if I shout.
Because I am not people.
So people can be people
and some people need people,
or expect people to be people,
but I am NOT PEOPLE!!!!


The author's comments:
written on a plane...I think it symbolises the nerd, and how great it is to be one.

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on Feb. 11 2012 at 3:24 pm
zadiekatie23 PLATINUM, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

I definitely agree. This makes total sense especially in today's society. Thanks! :)

butterfly123 said...
on Jan. 10 2012 at 9:57 am
butterfly123, Banglore, Other
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lol! love it!

SN3RD BRONZE said...
on Jan. 5 2012 at 1:03 pm
SN3RD BRONZE, Glendale, Arizona
3 articles 0 photos 60 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I'm the bugs bunny, and if you ain't got my carrots, you ain't got nothin' for me!" --Nicki Minaj

Love it :)

on Jan. 4 2012 at 10:56 am
poetidea_myworld_22 PLATINUM, Rediville, South Carolina
39 articles 1 photo 104 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A girl doesn't need anyone who doesn't need her" Marylin Monroe

i luv it :)

on Jan. 4 2012 at 10:53 am
Nathaniel PLATINUM, Huntsville, Missouri
36 articles 0 photos 30 comments

Favorite Quote:
"For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." --William Shakespeare

Nice little blurb about coming of age and independence. Keep writing and such.

Phoenix. said...
on Dec. 24 2011 at 5:47 am
Phoenix., Pittsfield, Pennsylvania
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good job! keep up the good work

on Dec. 21 2011 at 2:26 pm
youngspeare BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
1 article 0 photos 273 comments

Favorite Quote:
We wouldn't ask a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn we'd all celebrate its tenacity, we'd all love tz will to reach the sun well we are the roses n these are my damaged petals don't ask me why thank God and ask me how

Totally liking how you embrace your individuality! rarely do you hear people here be proud of it....simply amazing! :)
please check out my poem "Ghosts of the Past" and rate/comment? would really appreciate it

cookiegirl said...
on Dec. 21 2011 at 5:35 am
Nice poem:). I love the meaning behind it.

on Sep. 18 2011 at 4:25 am
BellaChance PLATINUM, Steinenbronn, Other
21 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
Even the smallest person can chance the course of the future. -J.R.R. Tolkien

love it! keep being not people, Anjili