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Sticks & Stones

January 28, 2012
By xoSamanthaxo GOLD, New York, New York
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xoSamanthaxo GOLD, New York, New York
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&quot;Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing.&quot;<br /> -Anonymous

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I stand big and tall,
And you watch me fall,
But nothing can really hurt me.
You say sticks and stones,
But I laugh and say,
Nothing can really hurt me.
The mask I wear,
The armor I hold,
Are all just nothing to you.
I stand big and tall,
And you watch me fall,
But something’s
Really do hurt me.

© Madalyn W., Holliston, MA

The author's comments:
Some people pretend that they can withstand any kind of abuse, and hide the fear they really have. In the end, everybody can be hurt.
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LenaLancaster BRONZE said...
on Mar. 4 2012 at 12:27 pm
LenaLancaster BRONZE, Dunedin, Florida
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NEVERgive up. NEVER backdown. NEVER lose faith.

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i LOVE your poetry keep up the good work!!
xoSamanthaxo GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 1:28 pm
xoSamanthaxo GOLD, New York, New York
12 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing.&quot;<br /> -Anonymous

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thanks, and I will :)
AngelsKiss PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 8:15 am
AngelsKiss PLATINUM, Paris, Tennessee
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You have the power to live another Childhood, so open up the door leaving back your doubts.

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This is very to the point and I like that as well, and the emotion that you are portraying is really good as well:) 5/5 please read and comment on some of my poems:)
xoSamanthaxo GOLD said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 4:47 pm
xoSamanthaxo GOLD, New York, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing.&quot;<br /> -Anonymous

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Thank you so much that means a lot to me (:
BlurredReflection BRONZE said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 3:13 pm
BlurredReflection BRONZE, Beaverton, Oregon
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I can relate to this. Your a very to the point writer. I love this.
MarleyRainbow PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 1:30 pm
MarleyRainbow PLATINUM, Valles MInes, Missouri
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you must really keep urself protected from harsh things