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Dana Samples
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0 posted 2001-04-24 08:43 PM


"Perception"

You think I’m crazy;
I’m not…
I am unique.
You think I’m weird;
I’m not…
I am gifted.
You think I’m strange;
I’m not…
I am original.
You think I’m stupid;
I’m not…
I am intelligent.
You think I’m poor;
I’m not…
I am rich within.
You think I’m ugly;
I’m not…
I am beautiful down deep.
You think overall I’m no good;
I’m not…
I am a sinner, too.

So why are you so quick to judge me?
I guess I shall never know.
By: Dana Samples  4-24-01


© Copyright 2001 Dana Samples - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-04-24 08:47 PM


Interesting poem.
I do believe you did a good job
and yes, dont let anyone put you down
thanks for the read
keep sharing

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So long lives this, and this give life to thee."  W.S.

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2 posted 2001-04-24 09:01 PM


very true in my opinion so many only seem 2 judge on the outer appearance instead of what is within..thanks for sharin' this thought to make me realize again..
nicely done poem
keep writing

death is not the greatest loss in life. the greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. -norman cousins

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3 posted 2001-04-24 11:12 PM


Everybody is a bit of everything....cept me....i am 100% cool...ohhhhhh yeaaa hehe

Great job!

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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4 posted 2001-04-25 01:15 AM


this is very good....   SEA
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5 posted 2001-04-25 03:00 AM


this was really cool i know how it feels for ppl to just judge you cuz you dont look right or act how you wanna act and not how they want you to thanx for the read
ben redshaw the great and now slightly more proud of himself

i am what i am and that is all that i am and all that i shall ever be......so deal with it

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6 posted 2001-04-25 04:03 PM


hey don't you ever change, aiight? Good.   Loved the poem, peace n' hugs.
  ~Carly

There is pleasure in poetic pains which only poets know......~Unknown

Starr
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7 posted 2001-04-25 04:08 PM


I hate it when people judge you before they get to know you.
I love the moral of this poem.
Good job and keep up the good work!

Every action of our lives touches some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

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8 posted 2001-04-25 04:23 PM


Great piece.  I loved the whole point and the way it was put together was awesome.  I think everyone can and will have a different PERCEPTION of your work.  Its beautiful, so keep up the great work.

"True friends stab you in the front"
"Never say 'I Love You' unless you mean it"


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9 posted 2001-04-25 05:50 PM


Being judged = not fun at all.  I know the feeling here, Dana.     Very nice work as usual.
~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

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10 posted 2001-04-25 07:04 PM


I really liked this one.  It had a stong massage, and made me think about it.  We all judge people, even subconsciously, but we shouldnt act on any judgements till we can really back them up.  Great read!!

*~*Amanda*~*

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11 posted 2001-04-26 08:41 PM


I really liked this, Dana.  The style is very interesting, and the format was excellent!  VERY nice work, yet again.  I enjoyed this, as always.
Nicely done

--Marie

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

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12 posted 2001-04-26 08:50 PM


Very cool.  I totally can relate to this one.  People see me as being different and don't like to accept that.  Thank you for sharing this, I'll be looking forward to reading more of your work.  

      - Cody -

Living From Memories
Living From Thoughts
There Are Some Things In Live
That Cannot Be Taught

MindlessPoet
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13 posted 2001-04-26 08:57 PM


I can so relate to that one.  I liked - Keep it up!

*TiMMYBoY*
Yeah, that's me.  The Weird One.

vixengrl04
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14 posted 2001-04-27 10:47 AM


I liked this one alot, you did a very good job expressing yourself here.  I hate it when ppl judge me when they have no grounds to, and I hope that you don't take those quick judgements to heart.  The only people that have a right to judge you are those that know you well, and I'm sure they would all have great things to say...Hope to read more of your work soon.  

~*Nikki*~

~*Of all the millions of people in the world, I'm just me.*~

CAP
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15 posted 2001-04-27 10:55 AM


yea, being judged sucks alot... no one has a right to do it. More of the people that don't even know you. Good poem!
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