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Ree Ree
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0 posted 2001-07-03 09:30 AM


Unwanted and mistaken, unloved and misplaced; my generation simply doesn't belong in this place
Of hatred and of pain, of hurt and of sorrow; the ones that i hold dear to me dont' want to see tomorrow
We were mistakes of children, we weren't brought up in love; now we are expected to be better than god above?
We shouldn't have this burden, it's placed upon us wrongly, but we keep truggin thourhg this life and we do it strongly
We have our friends and that is all, to help us live each day, if we ddint'have them all of our like would be gray
We live for life because ti's here, not because we chose this way, we'll live it to the fullest and we'll live it for each day

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1 posted 2001-07-03 09:33 AM


Ree Ree,
the poem was really good, i just think you should change the format, make it look something like this, its easier to read, and then the reader can pick up the rythme scheme more

TRY THIS:

Unwanted and mistaken, unloved and misplaced;
my generation simply doesn't belong in this place
Of hatred and of pain, of hurt and of sorrow;
the ones that i hold dear to me dont' want to see tomorrow
We were mistakes of children, we weren't brought up in love;
now we are expected to be better than god above?
We shouldn't have this burden, it's placed upon us wrongly,
but we keep truggin thourhg this life and we do it strongly
We have our friends and that is all, to help us live each day,
if we ddint'have them all of our like would be gray
We live for life because ti's here, not because we chose this way,
we'll live it to the fullest and we'll live it for each day


If you dont like it, you can leave it how it is.
Just as suggestion,
till next time
JEff


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"If I'm not back in 5 minutes......just wait longer!"

"You may take our lives, but you'll never take our FREEDOM!

[This message has been edited by JBaker515 (edited 07-03-2001).]

Ree Ree
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2 posted 2001-07-03 09:35 AM


thanks for the idea, it is easier to read and such that way. Thanks for the input  
JBaker515
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3 posted 2001-07-03 09:36 AM


so you see what i am trying to say?
thats good, but you can do what you want Ree Ree..its ur work, not mine. Remember that.

$ Jeff $   :  )

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Spice
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4 posted 2001-07-03 02:56 PM


I really liked the idea behind this Ree Ree. Nice read. Keep posting.  
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5 posted 2001-07-03 03:27 PM


Its cool when poets work together. Good advice on this piece. SOmetimes we write and forget someone else has to read it. Great poem!
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6 posted 2001-07-03 05:33 PM


"We live for life because it's here, not because we chose this way"

Some very powerful words here, and a very accurate description of our generation. Jeff, great advice! Thanks for sharing.

"Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel."-Machiavelli

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7 posted 2001-07-03 07:46 PM


Great job on this one. Jeff did have some good input, I would have also suggested that.
Well done on this one.

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

JBaker515
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8 posted 2001-07-03 07:50 PM


or dont change the format......
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9 posted 2001-07-04 03:25 AM


powerful..*sighs*...i can relate...so much truth in this.

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Kicking Kim
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10 posted 2001-07-04 07:37 AM


Excellent poem!  Keep writing.  Interesting, intriguing and inspiring!!  

^*~Kicking Kim~*^

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11 posted 2001-07-04 10:25 PM


Nice work!  I really liked the concept behind this poem.  I liked Jeff's idea as well.  It makes it much easier to read, and flows much better.  Nice work.  I hope to see more from you soon!

--Marie

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12 posted 2001-07-09 11:28 AM


I was about to do exactly what Jeff has showed you.
I agree with him, it makes it a lot more readable
You do have interesting points and thoughts
The poem besides the way it was types is excellent
I would like to see more of your work in the future
thanks for sharing

hi Sweets, Lizzy, Kris, Ina, Erin, Erica, Minna, Kit, Kamie, Javi, Jenn, Sharon, Nan, Cawlee, Cherish, Ashley, Sara, Justine, Leah, Jess, Kimmie, Mare

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13 posted 2001-07-09 03:38 PM


I agree with Jeff also.  It would make it easier to read.  It had a good point.  Thanks for the read.

*Amanda*
I need more time to find the real me...
to fly like the birds... to be set free.

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