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JustinPain
New Member
since 1999-10-21
Posts 9
Madison, WI, USA

0 posted 1999-10-21 01:39 AM


I am an artist
I can't shut out the noise
You all want a piece of me
Kill the spirit of the art
Make me a sign
Draw me a fish
No life in the art

I am a writer
Never acknowledged for my talent
Teacher says mom did my homework
When was the rule written
That said you have to be popular to be smart?
See me as I am
Not as you think I am

I am a person
Not to be ignored
Who do you see, dad
When you look at me?
A shadow of me
Who you want me to be
Love ME

I am an individual
Not to be coddled
Mom you're overprotective
Release me from the womb
I've long since left your body
Allow me to become myself
Let me fly

© Copyright 1999 Ryan Waege - All Rights Reserved
Systematic Decay
Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301
That place with padded walls and funny people in white.........
1 posted 1999-10-21 02:49 AM


Another Justin?
A more serious one at that....I like this poem very much.

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"Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage."
-Billy Corgan-

Watcher666
Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606

2 posted 1999-10-21 08:41 AM


Well done,liked this a lot.

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

JustinPain
New Member
since 1999-10-21
Posts 9
Madison, WI, USA
3 posted 1999-10-21 10:58 AM


I am Ryan Waege. I have posted previously on this site, and had this really poetic rush last night and when I came here to post my poem, I was surprised to find that poetry is no longer being accepted! I understand, however, and I still got my poem up, so this site is still one of my favorites. Thanks for the praise.
Deverone
Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 136
San Antonio, Tx, USA
4 posted 1999-10-21 01:00 PM


Very Nice. I really like this one....glad to have you here JustinPain.

Breaking out and making people see the "true" you is the hardest thing to do.
Keep holding onto; and being the real you and people will see it soon enough.



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Deverone

"We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out".

----Ray Bradbury---



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