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emily
Member

since 2000-10-03

Posts 142
USA

0 posted 2001-03-01 10:44 AM

A leftover portion of vanity
almost surrendered to insanity
and one last seizure bruised
No more will I be used.

Are mocking sounds still heard
games played with every word.
Nausea burns her now-
for every slash endowed.

Cruelty dealt a swift sound
oh, sure time out, it’s a rebound.
But I smile knowing I have not lost
it's a touchdown, the truth at all cost.

I'm angry and sick and tired
I'm burning from rage unfired
can't think, rhyme or reason today
it's about time, I had my own way.

Believe in yourself, first of all
even though other voices call
take care of those who need you.
but remember, it’s alright to please yourself

Emily

[This message has been edited by emily (edited 03-01-2001).]

Elizabeth

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Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

1 posted 2001-03-01 11:24 AM

Very true....we can't do everything for everyone...well done Emily.

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

2 posted 2001-03-01 11:37 AM

Oh yes it's nice to please, but we must remember sometimes we need to come first.
Very thought provoking words you have written today. Enjoyed!

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2001-03-01 08:57 PM

Emily,

Excellent advice here!! Bravo to you for posting this. The truth is not always pretty, but it needs to be heard I think. And yes, it is ALWAYS ok to please yourself!!

Lone Wolf

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Aimster
Member Elite

since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

4 posted 2001-03-01 09:53 PM

emily~
nice write!
and your words ring
very true...really enjoyed
reading this. wonderful
advice.
take care
amy

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

emily
Member

since 2000-10-03

Posts 142
USA

5 posted 2001-03-02 09:35 AM

Thank you all for reading my poem!

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