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All I Need Is a Friend MAG
January 28, 2009
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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hunterofartemis7 said...
on Jul. 30 2011 at 12:21 am
ill be your friend :)
your poem is really good, very heartfelt too
MaggieElaine GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 1:37 am
I really love this.. You displayed your life so vividly (if it truly is yours). And I, like so many others,would be your friend as well :)
followingnofootsteps SILVER said...
on Jul. 28 2011 at 2:49 am
This is great. You put words to feelings others cannot express. I felt the emotion even though the poem was simplistic. :)
yousaypotato... SILVER said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 10:30 am
this was really raw and truthful. i can totally relate. (haha) sorry for the advertising...buuuuuuuutttt.....i really need some feedback on annnyyyy one of my poems...theyve got legit no comments....and ive got about 9 poems up...haha thanksss
Tess213 said...
on Jul. 20 2011 at 2:31 pm
This is amazing. I know how hard it is to change the way people look on you. in school some get me but on my team no one does. im the stupid funny one that no one expects to have a thought in her brain. But i will be your friend. I know it feels like it wont matter since i wouldnt be with you when u face hards times but remember the world will keep revolving, and so will your life. <3
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 8:55 am
It was was AWESOME!!! great job! (Sorry for advrertizing) I just wrote two stories called nightstalker and the beast. If anyone could check them out and post some comments and feedback that would be great. Thanks! and keep writing everybody! :)(:
If you really just need a friend, I'm here for you. If you ever need to talk about anything, just ask. It's okay. I'm a wonderful listener. And I know that sometimes people just need someone to listen and not talk their ear off and have someone there for them, to sit by them and comfort them in a time of need. If need be, through computer, I will do as best I can.
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Laura_Oliver GOLD said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 7:53 pm
Peoples! Check out my poem, "True Colors" if you like this, even though they are totally different, and make sure you comment!!!
Laura_Oliver GOLD said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 7:52 pm
I know this is unlikely, but is this loosely based on experience? This poem sounds like an exaggerated description of a nerd.
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 12:53 pm
Sometimes i feel like im drifting away from my best friend. She likes hanging out with other girls. . . I liked it alot though! I just wrote two stories called nightstalker and the beast. If any of u read them. make sure u post comments on if u liked them or not or if i should change anything. I enjoy the helpful feed back and writing tips. Thanks! :D
iDragonfly SILVER said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 11:55 am
Great message!
CeLiAbaby said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 7:12 pm
This is a great poem.. it comes straight from the heart.. i'll be your friend!! i wont judge you(:
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