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LoneWolf
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since 2001-03-10

Posts 384
IL

0 posted 2001-04-22 09:27 PM

“Beyond the Surface”

Outcast
Rebel
Insane
Is what they say

But they do not see who
Or what it is that they are dealing with

Dangerous
Silent
Evil
Why is it that they say these things?

But they do not look beyond the surface
Seeing only that which they wish to see

Gentle
Kind
Giving
Should they not look to say these instead?

That is what they would see
if they looked beyond their own means

Strong
Compassionate
Merciful
Is what they should see

But I doubt this will ever be
For those around us choose only to see what they wish to see

It's too bad I'm not as wonderful a person as people say I am, because the world could use a few people like that.

I've learned that even when you

sleepymoongirl
Member

since 2001-04-19

Posts 157
bc canada

1 posted 2001-04-22 09:51 PM

i agree alot of people will only look to see what they want to see it is easier not to say it is right. liked the poem!

as u go in life there will be ur hardships it is up to u if it makes u or breaks u.

Alwye

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since 1999-06-16

Posts 3850
In the space between moments

2 posted 2001-04-22 10:34 PM

Your words are so completely true...people only see what they want to most the time. Exellent writing, keep it up!

*Krista Knutson*

"We can all become what we aspire to be
If Heaven's here on Earth..." ~Tracy Chapman

Allan Riverwood

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since 2001-01-04

Posts 3502
Winnipeg

3 posted 2001-04-23 01:20 AM

Yes, indeed some people only really see what they want to. It's unfortunate too.
Well done on the poem.
~Allan

Build a man a fire, and he's warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
~Unknown

Fading Away

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since 2001-03-14

Posts 3131
Lynchburg, Virginia

4 posted 2001-04-23 12:01 PM

I love the structure of this poem. It really makes the flow excellent.
Nice work.. I liked this a lot. Thanks for the great read.

--Marie

subconsciously, i think i can eat so much to make my stomach hurt, instead of my heart.

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 posted 2001-04-24 03:45 PM

You're so right in some senses....but....don't those around us also chose to portray what they wish to portray?
Just like we do?....
nice poem.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

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