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All I Need Is a Friend MAG

January 28, 2009
By Ryan Moran BRONZE, Mt. Prospect, Illinois
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Books fill up my room.
Not baseball cards,
or pictures of girls,
or basketballs.
Maybe a blown up picture of …
… Pam Anderson might help.

Black-framed glasses
and a white,
pale,
lanky
body.
I should start working out.

At least I can read.
I read four books a day last summer.
The librarian,
80-year-old Mrs. Woodsworth,
she knows my middle name.
If only I had a real friend.
I am sick of seeing her old,
bony,
pale body.
Although it resembles mine.

The kids at school laugh.
Is it the way I dress?
Lacoste,
Ralph Lauren,
La Tigre.
I’ve tried every designer out there.
Staying in the house really saves me money.
My stupid rich parents give me $50 a week for lunch.
$50 times 36 weeks …
what is that?
$1,000,
$2,000,
$10,000?
I should probably know.
Straight A’s 12 years in a row
and counting.

With all of this,
or none of this –
it depends how you look at it –
all I need is a friend.

© Mariana O., Tecate, CA

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celebeauty1 SILVER said...
on Oct. 26 2011 at 8:33 am
celebeauty1 SILVER, Newark, New Jersey
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your poem came out plain amazing! i love it!

u know what? i will be ur friend!

exoskeletaI BRONZE said...
on Oct. 26 2011 at 7:40 am
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me gusta. I really like how you were able to convey the character the same way as the librarian, but at the same time, make the character dislike her because of their similarities.
Miss_Brightside GOLD said...
on Oct. 26 2011 at 7:22 am
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thats amazing!
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Wow lost for words but you sure found them
monthofseptember246 SILVER said...
on Oct. 24 2011 at 8:10 pm
monthofseptember246 SILVER, New York, New York
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This is SO good! it makes you realize that your not the only one out there who feels alone
Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Oct. 22 2011 at 10:39 am
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Yeah, I relate. I  have found, though, if you get out there and join a club or two, then finding friends is incredibly easy. Good luck, I know you'll find someone... maybe you could check my work sometime?
matthewzipf said...
on Oct. 19 2011 at 8:44 pm
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I think a lot of people can really relate to this poem.
Ally1832 SILVER said...
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This really makes you think of what kinds of people just need someone...Very inspiring.
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on Oct. 19 2011 at 7:47 pm
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aww. I love this! It hits pretty deep too. I'll be your friend. I mean If you want

 

poetrylyrics BRONZE said...
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Great job. I'm new to Teen Ink. Check out my first poem. : ) 
untamable said...
on Oct. 17 2011 at 2:34 pm
i like how this poem was easy to relate to and somewhat reminded me of my past occurences
KenKen GOLD said...
on Oct. 14 2011 at 11:51 pm
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I liked how the character was portrayed in the story/poem.Keep up the good work!
Greenpaw BRONZE said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 12:38 am
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I really enjoy the emotion of this poem, XD. If anyone has time can they provide feedback on my poem?
Mason101 SILVER said...
on Oct. 6 2011 at 7:49 pm
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That is beautiful and so true
AristotlesApprentice said...
on Oct. 6 2011 at 4:45 pm
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i like this one very much. your portraying a rich kid who hates his life (not trying to be mean or degrading to anyone at all) yet all people want to be is, is rich. i see the underlying message at how, yeah you can buy whatever item/non essential thing you want...but you cant buy friendships (true friendships) and you cant buy love. another message is saying at how even though a great thing like money can take you a long ways, it sure can bring you down a long ways as well.
ZookTheGnome SILVER said...
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Very sweet poem! Don't fret, my man. There is somebody out there for everyone, even if that doesn't feel true now. 
TheGirlWhoDancesWithSnowflakes SILVER said...
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Whoops. My comment posted twice! S- Sorry! -_-'
TheGirlWhoDancesWithSnowflakes SILVER said...
on Oct. 4 2011 at 7:06 pm
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*cue music*

You got a friend in me!

You got a friend... IN ME! xD

 

Now that I'm done with the silly-ness, on to the poem and the picture.

 

WOW. :( That poem hit me deep. My little cousin's a little geek-ish, like... coughMEcough... so I kinda understand what it's like to be friendless. D:

 

Now the picture.

 

OMG! THAT'S NARUTO! AND THE GIRL IS SUPPOSED TO BE HINATA BUT SOMEONE TAMPERED WITH IT!

 

xD Major anime fangirl moment. Honestly though, the picture is cute. I love little Naru~ chan and Hina~ hime! :D That's right; I just spoke Japanese honorifics!

 

MIND BLOWING!!

 

Overall, I give your poem... *deep thought*

 

A... 5/5!!!!

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I agree :D
HunterF5695 said...
on Oct. 4 2011 at 4:52 pm
Hi there im Forrest Gump!