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Christina Myers
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since 1999-06-21
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0 posted 1999-07-11 11:13 AM


Sometimes I am confused
over the person I am
and
the person I see
when I look in the mirror:
these legs, these arms, these breasts,
this same old tired skin.
Is this the me that I am?

I remember when I was a little girl
and I thought being older would be
the best thing in the world: so beautiful
that I would shine like a star- people hovering
just to be near.....
I always had an overactive imagination.

Disjointed now in reality
I am disappointed with the image-
stuck in a body that has never been loved
I tell myself it doesn't matter
but the image talks back
and lets me know that it does-

I've never been pretty
I've always been plain-

except on the inside
except
on
the
inside.


"And I always thought I would be... a stronger girl than the one that lives in me..." M.K.

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance..." Oscar Wilde


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Christina Myers
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since 1999-06-21
Posts 159

1 posted 1999-07-11 06:29 PM


why is it so depressing to see your work with a big fat zero next to it?


Christina

Kelly
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since 1999-07-03
Posts 145

2 posted 1999-07-11 07:10 PM


Hey don't get discouraged just because no one has replied yet. I don't know where you are but here in California it's a beautiful hot day. I just came in from the sun myself. I'm sure most people are getting ready to go out now. I'm sure you'll get a response later. You've done a fine job. Personnally I only do this for fun. I can't write at all and would never ever show my lame poems to my friends or family.
Tim
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since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794

3 posted 1999-07-11 07:17 PM


Hang in there Christina, there is not always a correlation between the quality of the poem and the number of responses. It is far more important how you feel about your poetry.
Tim
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since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794

4 posted 1999-07-11 07:18 PM


by the way... you did a good job on the poem.

[This message has been edited by Tim (edited 07-11-99).]

Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850
In the space between moments
5 posted 1999-07-11 09:04 PM


I like this a lot, Christina! I feel like this at times and this poem struck me. (sorry about the no responses! I've been outside all day long, nice weather here!) Anyways, wonderful job, I can't wait for more!

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*Krista Knutson*

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6 posted 1999-07-11 09:25 PM


Golf is done. Supper's over. I read your poem........and I like it.
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