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The old you

March 3, 2011
By ThAtGuRl PLATINUM, Perris, California
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ThAtGuRl PLATINUM, Perris, California
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i believe things happen for a reason.people change so you learn to let go,things go wrong so you can appreciate them when thier right.you believe lies so you learn to trust no one but urself and sumtimes good things fall apart so bttr things can 2gthr

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i miss you
no i miss who you were
not you cuz this you isn't you this
is something new not the one i knew
i miss the old you cuz now i dont know you
you became a stranger when you were my closest to me
now the farthest to me
i miss you

© Yaniris M., Boston, MA

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how peope change to people you knew and you dont miss them because its not them anymore you miss who they really were
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Neon_Gypsy_Blood BRONZE said...
on Apr. 1 2011 at 3:20 pm
Neon_Gypsy_Blood BRONZE, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Do or do not, there is no try.<br /> ~Master Yoda~

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This is a great short, meaningful poem. I like it!
Meh. said...
on Apr. 1 2011 at 10:34 am
I would love this better if it had punctuation and capitals.
hope95 SILVER said...
on Mar. 31 2011 at 9:02 pm
hope95 SILVER, Hamilton, Ohio
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life is hard but death is cruel so put your big girl boots on and deal with it. my life has been harsh but im learning to deal with it one day at a time. life is like a box of chocolates, you never know watchya gonna get:)

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i like this. this is a short poem with great meaning. keep it up:)