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Glances like Strangers

January 13, 2012
By Mani2x SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
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Mani2x SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
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I was born an original, I'm not going to die a copy.

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We used to be best friends
Ride or Die till the end
Deep dark secrets
Shared over a slice of pizza
Now it's just glances in the hallway
As if we were strangers
I'm feeling like a lone ranger
A long stormy day
Without a rainbow
A playa
Without his hoes
Lola
Without Nakiya
You hardly talk
You no longer call
So I guess
All thats left
Is a forgotten friendship
And the only thing that
Ties us together
Bonds us together
Is our deep dark secrets
We glance at each other in
The hallways
No hellos
No goodbyes
From others we look like
Complete strangers
To people who don't know better
They'll think
We're just strangers
Glancing at each other
Caught each others eye
But I know better
We used to be best friends

© Kathryn W., Austin, TX

The author's comments:
Lola and Nakiya are me and my friends alter egos. I'm Lola, She's Nakiya.
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This article has 16 comments.

Clearly_Carson BRONZE said...
on Feb. 24 2012 at 9:26 pm
Clearly_Carson BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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Not nice to post about me Lola *rolls eyes*
TheDarkSideofZeppelin SILVER said...
on Feb. 13 2012 at 12:10 am
TheDarkSideofZeppelin SILVER, Inglewood, California
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I love this poem, it reminds me of an old best friend I used to have in elementary but now it's just akward silence nd glances through middle school hallways.
Writer_Jordan GOLD said...
on Feb. 12 2012 at 8:31 pm
Writer_Jordan GOLD, Ellicott City, Maryland
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Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.

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Very good, sends a clear message. Happened to me and my best friend too.
zadiekatie23 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 11 2012 at 3:11 pm
zadiekatie23 PLATINUM, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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I think anyone who reads this can connect, something like this has probably happened to them. A very powerful piece. Thanks! :)
TemperanceBrennan SILVER said...
on Feb. 11 2012 at 2:32 pm
TemperanceBrennan SILVER, Winnipeg, Other
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Really good, I thought it was sweet! I relate to it as well. I aslo agree with Aaka131
xoSamanthaxo GOLD said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 5:02 pm
xoSamanthaxo GOLD, New York, New York
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I like it and I can relate to it! (: It's very goood the way you describbed it and I like the title!
.king. SILVER said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 12:34 am
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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I enjoyed reading it, got very curious, I'm very sorry for the sad story line, I really like the style and the option of the words put in odder it has a look and tone, something seems to be missing something, Honestly 4/5 !
Aaka131 SILVER said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:17 pm
Aaka131 SILVER, Dunbar, Pennsylvania
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I like it, this sort of thing happens way too often. This is a perfect description of what its like, to those who have been through it, and for those who haven't.
Whitehouse503 SILVER said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:16 pm
Whitehouse503 SILVER, North Waterboro, Maine
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I really enjoyed your poem, I think what makes it soooo good is that most people can relate to this.
Phoenix. said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:09 pm
Phoenix., Pittsfield, Pennsylvania
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i really like all of your work!
SkylerMorningstar GOLD said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 10:24 am
SkylerMorningstar GOLD, Barrie, Other
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i really liked it
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 8:16 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
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very well written i can feel the emotion as i read it...nothing better than 'moving' your reader.
Choosing2Live4Christ PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 2:32 pm
Choosing2Live4Christ PLATINUM, Wausaukee, Wisconsin
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it's really good :) the best friend bit reminds me of my poem "Best Friends Forever"
_ella_herondale BRONZE said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 6:13 pm
_ella_herondale BRONZE, San Diego, California
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I think it was a nice bit of work that contained a whole lot of time and thought. i thought it was pretty!
recurring_resilience SILVER said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 4:25 pm
recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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I really liked the beginning with all the comparisons! Nice job!
CaliGIRL282 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 4:07 pm
CaliGIRL282 BRONZE, Medford, Oregon
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I get exactly how it feels to have that happen. I love this Poem i hope you keep writing.