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On the outside

January 7, 2015
By Abi-street GOLD, Birmingham, Other
Abi-street GOLD, Birmingham, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. - Maya Angelou


On the outside she’s happy and smiling,
But on the inside she’s crying and dying.

On the outside her clothes hide it all,
But on the inside her tummy’s got so small.

On the outside they say she looks beautiful,
But on the inside she knows it’s not true.

On the outside she feels revolting,
But  on the inside her body’s still holding.

On the outside she wants to feel fine,
But on the inside she cries more each time.

On the outside her life is still living,
But on the inside she’s barely breathing.

On the outside her body looks okay,
But on the inside it rots a little more each day.

On the outside she’s holding on so tight,
But on the inside she gave up last night.
 



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on Jan. 30 2015 at 7:03 am
Abi-street GOLD, Birmingham, Other
17 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. - Maya Angelou

thank-you soooo much, your comment is really sweet :) thanks for the advice :)

on Jan. 29 2015 at 1:08 am
Nightingale74 PLATINUM, Beavercreek, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;When you need something to believe in, believe in yourself.&quot;<br /> &quot;A poem unwritten is only a thought; unshared, unsaid...&quot;

Gosh...this poem was so tragically beautiful and honest. I liked the rhythm and rhyme, but I also thought your voice was so vulnerable and honest...something that's admirable. It takes courage to be completely honest in your writing, especially when you're sharing it with others. And if I may, I want to give you a piece of advice, something that I've learned over the past few months. No matter how bad life may be...it will always get better. Always. It may take a little while, but the rain has to stop eventually right? And when it does, that's when the rainbow comes out :) So just keep your head up and don't give up hope yet :)

on Jan. 13 2015 at 5:22 am
Abi-street GOLD, Birmingham, Other
17 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
Try to be a rainbow in someone&rsquo;s cloud. - Maya Angelou

oh and sorry I get my inspiration from personal experiences...

on Jan. 13 2015 at 4:15 am
Abi-street GOLD, Birmingham, Other
17 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
Try to be a rainbow in someone&rsquo;s cloud. - Maya Angelou

thank-you for your nice comment, and ill happily take a look at yours :)

on Jan. 11 2015 at 12:23 pm
Thefanatasticagirlie101 SILVER, Euless, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our mind. That&#039;s what I hope to give you forever.&quot; ~The Notebook

That was very sad!!!! I always wonder where you get the inspiration to write such dark yet enlightening poems? Overall, it was great that you made it have rhythm, and talk about something a lot of girls feel. You should read my poems and comment on them and rate them. If you do, I will rate and comment all of yours