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Hidden Realities

August 2, 2016
By LostPoetry GOLD, West Jordan, Utah
LostPoetry GOLD, West Jordan, Utah
10 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Each day I have to make a new promise to myself<br /> to be braver than my past<br /> to be stronger than the struggle<br /> So that I may find a bigger adventure regardless of the risks&quot;<br /> -Chrissie Pinney


Everything has a shadow,

Everyone has a secret,

Even the moon has a dark side.

We are all here, continuously
pretending to be normal.
Trying to fit into each other,
Like puzzles pieces,
when none of us were really meant to match.
No one knows what they are doing,
We've learned never to be who we are.
We have simply learned from others, never to show our scars.
Never to  be empowered, never to feel of love.
We are here together, not knowing what to dream of-
Everyone's inspired, but no one really tries.
Everyone has thoughts of jumping, to the other side.
We have to learn to make the choice, to lie here and to die,
Or to dream of happiness and to touch the sky.


The author's comments:

Don't be afraid to take risks to find happiness. Don't feel like you have to be who everyone is pressuring you to become. Be who you are without fear, and most importantly remember to understand that everyone is struggling.


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on Nov. 30 2016 at 5:48 am
LeisurelySketches GOLD, Tricity, Other
10 articles 1 photo 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
Your life has a limit but knowledge has none. (Zhuangzi)

A really relevant topic, well expressed. Nice metaphors and similes, very nice!

on Nov. 16 2016 at 5:23 pm
definitionoflife GOLD, Sheridan, Wyoming
12 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;do or do not. There is no try.&quot;<br /> &quot;Normality is a paved road. It&#039;s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.&quot;

I certainly will

on Nov. 9 2016 at 8:10 pm
LostPoetry GOLD, West Jordan, Utah
10 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Each day I have to make a new promise to myself<br /> to be braver than my past<br /> to be stronger than the struggle<br /> So that I may find a bigger adventure regardless of the risks&quot;<br /> -Chrissie Pinney

Thank you, that really means a lot. I'll be posting and submitting more so I hope you'll keep looking and enjoying my poetry

on Nov. 9 2016 at 10:33 am
definitionoflife GOLD, Sheridan, Wyoming
12 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;do or do not. There is no try.&quot;<br /> &quot;Normality is a paved road. It&#039;s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.&quot;

Wow. I love it. It is a very inspiring poem. I would love to see some more of your work. You have got quite a bit of talent.

on Nov. 8 2016 at 9:52 am
SoEverit SILVER, Roseburg, Oregon
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This is such a beautiful poem! You're an amazing writer.