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The Shadow in Blue
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since 2006-05-18
Posts 493
EL, Michigan

0 posted 2008-05-05 06:16 PM


"Unanswered Questions"

Why can't I just be me
a stubborn teen of eighteen
brimming with pride
and sometimes conceit
yet nonetheless willing
to experience life

Why do my emotions
betray
any semblance of resolve
shorning my strength
replaced with bare-boned
insecurities

Why do I quietly whimper
and moan
instead of forcibly shouting
at the top of my lungs
"enough is enough
I can't take it anymore"

Why do allow myself
to be trampled upon
unable to move
my bones spaded and splayed
marred with lifeblood
of past regrets

But, more importantly,
why can't I get over myself
past,present, and future
and just live my life
day by day and hour by hour
not for the world

But instead for myself

© Copyright 2008 Jill Slamka - All Rights Reserved
Tripp'ncutie
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since 2008-05-05
Posts 73
minnasota
1 posted 2008-05-06 07:56 PM


this was an interesting poem,live for you dont let others trample on your perade i am only 17 but ask me for advice and you will see my mind goes deeper. and to answer your question, you can just be eighteen but it sounds like your mind may be alitte wiser.
The Shadow in Blue
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since 2006-05-18
Posts 493
EL, Michigan
2 posted 2008-05-19 06:22 PM


Thanks for the reply Tripp'ncutie(nice name by the way, but may I ask where on earth did you come up with it)

(Forgive my ramblings)*sheepish grin*

Anyways I completely agree with your comment and hope to read your poetic offerings in the future.

~Jill

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