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The "Why" of Me
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The "Why" of Me |
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Kandi Member
since 2000-06-14
Posts 354North of Hell |
I wrote this last night b/c I was bored. Lol. I hope you understand the title...it makes sense to me, but my way of thinking is a little unconventional, so if you don't get it or if you have something better, tell me  Anyhoo, I hope in reading this that you guys get to know who I am a little better. And if you can think of any lines you would like to add that fit the poem, tell me and maybe I'll add them on...kinda an interactive poem heh? PS - The lines with stars by them I would like to dedicate to all the writers who I have found to be a source of personal inspiration here at Passions...you know who you are. The "WHY" of Me -I write because all other forms of artistic expression fail me. -I sing because the words would be meaningless without musical accompaniment. -I play the piano because my hands communicate more accurately than my mouth. -I win because I do not know how to fail. -I question because ignorance is an open invitation to fear and prejudice and hate. -I know because I asked. -I persist because I don't know when to quit. -I laugh because my foolish pride hastily holds my tears captive. -I cry because my heart is overflowing. -I smile because I've seen a beauty in the simplest of things that not even the cruel hand of a human form can take away from me. -I frown because you don't see what I see, and to me that is a great unfairness. -I yearn because my path would end without an incentive to pave the way. -I love because you've opened up something within me and moved my soul, whether or not I wanted you to. -I dream because the harshness of reality would soon engulf my free-flying spirit if I did not, which is a sad but true thing if you think about it for too long. So I choose not to. -I pray because I believe the answers lie in something greater than myself. -I believe because they've failed to give me a reason not to. -I have faith because it is loyal when all else has gone awry. -I am happy because I have no reason to be sad. *-I admire because I've seen in you something that I would like to possess. *-I inspire because I've somehow managed to touch others the way my inspiration has touched me. *-I blush because I am too insecure to admit to myself that there is something beautiful in me that I've allowed you to see. -I look because I don't know what I'll find. -I listen because the value of another person's thoughts is something I can't afford to waste. -I strive because I seek to obtain perfection. -I laugh at myself because there is no such thing as perfection. -I live because my soul is dying to be alive. -I will die only if I've failed to truly live. -I will say nothing more because there is nothing and everything left to say. ~*All that I have found in reason is reason just to not believe *~ ~*Things you see the way you see them will never be seen again*~ |
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Snickers Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 88East Haddam, CT |
Kris, This is so very beautiful, I don't think words can describe how much I love it! You have some very good reasons for doing the things you do, and I'm glad that you decided to share this piece with us. You have true talent, and I only hope that one day I can write as amazingly as you. Every time I read something of yours it just inspires me. You go girl!!! Don't ever stop writing. ~<3 Alwayz~ **Nikki** |
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anomaly187 Member
since 2000-06-15
Posts 284San Francisco,CA,US |
this is very very beautiful.i was just looking over your other posts and they are all just so great.you are so very talented and a big inspiration. "My heart is broke,but i have some glue. Help me inhale,and mend it with you. We'll float around,and hang out on clouds, then we'll come down,and have a hangover--have a hangover" |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear kandi, this is, indeed, quite good... introvertedly insightful and interestingly formatted... i particularly like the line about admiration... simplistically defined, yet so deep in meaning... sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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StarPryncess17 Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932Colorado |
BEAUTIFUL! I absolutely love it. I learned a lot about you just now and have gained a lot of respect for you.  Keep writing! so far as a family member, it looks like you're doing pretty damn good!  Love Always~*~Jessica~*~  "Love is the product of our discontentment with ourselves." "Bleeding hearts release tears of fire" "work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt,and live everyday as if it's your last" "Shoot for the moon, if you shall fall short, you always have the stars to fall upon" |
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Angela16 Junior Member
since 1999-11-19
Posts 37USA |
That was so good! I really like idea of it. keep up the great work! |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
OMG how did i miss this? I'm replying so others can share it's beauty If you don't read this, i pity you for you are gonna miss on what I think is marvelous BRAVO!!! You deserve a standing ovation on this I see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR |
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IsGona Senior Member
since 2000-07-14
Posts 723 |
Acire~ thank you for bumping this back up. I am glad I had the oportunity to read this. Kandi~ Thank you for sharing this. This is some great writting and a nice little insight to a beutiful mind. IsGona "Every body has their destiny... I'LL CHOOSE MY OWN ~Hatebreed~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Kandi- wow...this is wonderful! i love the insight you've shared with us in this piece. excellent job of expressing your inner-self.. -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Kandi Member
since 2000-06-14
Posts 354North of Hell |
Thanx so much for all the replies - means a lot to me Acire - thanks for bringing this poem back up and believing in me as a writer. I love talkin to ya IsGona & Vicky - thank you so much for ur kind words! I'm so glad you like this. I appreciate you taking the time to read it Love ya all always Kris ~*Things you see the way you see them will never be seen again*~ ~When it comes to me, you have to stretch your definition of normal a little bit.~ |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
"-I win because I do not know how to fail. -I question because ignorance is an open invitation to fear and prejudice and hate. -I know because I asked." I wasn't here when this was first posted, so I have an excuse for missing it I think this is amazing. This seems so philisophical at times, I love it. I'm adding this to my library, it's so great !"Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Me!! http://www.thehungersite.com |
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Kandi Member
since 2000-06-14
Posts 354North of Hell |
Lakewalker- Thanks so much for the nice reply...your a sweety GLad you liked this oneLove ya all and thanx for reading~ Kristin ~*Things you see the way you see them will never be seen again*~ ~Won't you come and hold my hand? This world has taken me as far as it can... wit |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I think this was great. Sorry for not replying but i was in Jersey for a week. Im playin catch-up now. but great poem!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Erin Member Elite
since 2000-06-15
Posts 2527~Chicago~ |
Kandi~ I dont know how I missed this either...It is amazing. I have learned alot more about you from just one piece of work of yours. Thank you for sharing it. People leave our lives as quickly as they come, but the ones that mean something leave footprints in our hearts. |
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Jenabou Member
since 2000-06-13
Posts 215Oklahoma/Nova Scotia Canada/USA |
this was totaly amazing i loved it its a really good i dea i think i might write one liek this about myself its awsome im in awe!! Love Ya Bunches ~Jen~ The world is like a mirror; frown at it, and it frowns at you. Smile and it smiles, too Be kind,for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle |
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Kandi Member
since 2000-06-14
Posts 354North of Hell |
Dopey ~ Thanks for the reply. How was Jersey? Erin - thanks for writing...my goal was to let people know more about me so I'm glad you got that Jen ~ lol ur too cute hun  I think it'd be a great idea for you to write one like this! I wish everyone would...it's a great way to learn more about each other.Thanks all for reading! Love ya Kris ~*Won't you come and hold my hand? This world has taken me as far as it can... without your smile.~* ~*If I never said I'm sorry, then I'm wrong, |
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Jenn Cirrincione
since 2000-07-02
Posts 2107Fl |
I must have missed this... I could've sworn I read and replied to this! Anyway, now I am. This is a great expression of different aspects of yourself! Good work! xoxo Jenn P.s- my screen name is Ariel22xoxo, Im me, we can chat! "Guess I'm not smart, I let you un-nerve me, I let you control me; afraid the truth would hurt me, when it's you that hurts me more." TLC |
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