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I must stay STRONG

March 10, 2012
By 3mo_sw33ts SILVER, Gonzales, Louisiana
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"To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing at all."

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I look in the mirror,
my hair is a tangled mess
my state of mind can't possible be clearer.
Running away would be best.

But where would I go?

'Im just a kid', They say.

I might flee to Chicago.

Or the clear Jersey Bay.

But what if I leave,

and my thoughts are wrong.

Then I must believe.

And I must stay strong.

Im going to go now and see,
just WHO will follow me.

© Matt B.,Highland Village, TX

The author's comments:
Its kind of complicated to understand, but basically is saying that the narrator feels unloved, wants to see who cares enough to follow them if he runs away.
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3mo_sw33ts SILVER said...
on Mar. 12 2012 at 4:40 pm
3mo_sw33ts SILVER, Gonzales, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing at all.&quot;

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Thanks^^ I wrote at 12:00 at night....so that probably explains the vagueness!
Hannahbear GOLD said...
on Mar. 12 2012 at 12:28 am
Hannahbear GOLD, Blue Jay, California
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This poem has a very powerful meaning. Even thought it's a little vague and lacks some detail, it's relatable and well written :)