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Need Love?

December 31, 2008
By carijoy SILVER, Phoenix, Arizona
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See it but never feel it.
Get close, only to push it away.
“Don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone”
Epitome of my life.
What is wrong with me?
What makes me so un-lovable?
Can someone remove this defective sign from my forehead,
And replace it with a kiss.
I want more than mediocre.
I want someone to miss.
Do I ask for too much?
Are my requirements unachievable?
My heart remains unconquered, unattained.
I’m tired of fairy tale endings,
Silly thoughts put in my head by unrealistic, but hopelessly believable movies.
They are all the same.
Girl meets boy. Girl messes it up. Boy forgives girl.
Happily Ever After.
At least they let on that relationships have problems.
I want raw, unrelenting love.
The real deal.
No movie, novel, or episode of “Sex and the City” could ever touch.
Left alone, drowning in thoughts,
Who else in the world could need love,
Like I need love?

© Rebecca S., Marblehead, MA

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Imma_Be_Amazing GOLD said...
on Oct. 11 2010 at 12:15 pm
Imma_Be_Amazing GOLD, Murphy, North Carolina
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Carpe Diem-Dead Poets Society

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This is totally true if you dont let yourself love then how will you find it?
apurplechick BRONZE said...
on Oct. 8 2010 at 8:24 am
apurplechick BRONZE, North Little Rock, Arkansas
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Favorite Quote:
"love all hate few trust none" by william shakespear

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this is really cool i feel this way sometimes
ebee123 SILVER said...
on Oct. 7 2010 at 6:40 pm
ebee123 SILVER, Rochester, Minnesota
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I really like this. Very,very strong ending.
SuicidalDreamer.. PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 7 2010 at 10:31 am
SuicidalDreamer.. PLATINUM, Marshall, Illinois
31 articles 0 photos 52 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Drop The World....." Or "Everything Happens For A Reason....." Or "I am jealous of every woman that has ever hugged him, Cause for that mere second. They held my entire world."

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Wow....this is very beautiful......And it's true....Which is what makes it even better cuz you can relate to it......So bravo you deserve five stars......
J.Dawson GOLD said...
on Oct. 5 2010 at 3:08 pm
J.Dawson GOLD, Connersville, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I love you. You hurt me again and again, but I love you"-Reality Bites

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Agreed. After you feel it, it feels like a necessity for life. With out it, you're just....empty
ShenelleCrystal SILVER said...
on Oct. 4 2010 at 1:34 pm
ShenelleCrystal SILVER, M, New York
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Favorite Quote:
Laugh your heart out dance in the rain cherish the memories ignore the pain love + learn forget and forgive because remember you only have [one life to live] ♥

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This is really good ! I love the concept . Please check and rate my work ? :)
RAWRimNIKKI BRONZE said...
on Oct. 4 2010 at 8:11 am
RAWRimNIKKI BRONZE, Spring, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
As depression takes over, no one can help just let it do as it does and what is best is to let them be

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this is really good, life wouldnt be worth living if there wasnt love. Once you have felt it, you need it.
britttttlynn SILVER said...
on Oct. 3 2010 at 10:18 am
britttttlynn SILVER, Crestline, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I&#039;m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can&#039;t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don&#039;t deserve me at my best.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Marilyn Monroe

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everyone needs love. life would be pointless without love. i do lovee this poem.
flocka flames said...
on Oct. 1 2010 at 12:07 pm
it sound beautiful it make me think about me and my parents
34stifler said...
on Oct. 1 2010 at 12:03 pm
It sounds like someone that need love in their life
Tankmurdof said...
on Oct. 1 2010 at 11:50 am
This poem makes me feel better about a lot of things
Kururu966 said...
on Oct. 1 2010 at 11:40 am
This poem was perfect I read it many times.
-Mz.S- SILVER said...
on Sep. 28 2010 at 3:41 pm
-Mz.S- SILVER, Quincy, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
two fingers up &amp; i&#039;m out! ;)

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Everything about this poem is perfect. I love it. :)
footballguy19 said...
on Sep. 26 2010 at 10:05 pm
i have been without love for a very long time and when i read this i realized that there is still hope
Emmaleigh BRONZE said...
on Sep. 26 2010 at 5:40 pm
Emmaleigh BRONZE, Muscoda, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
When the going gets tough, and the tough get going, I am left still standing.

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This is so pretty! and so ture. i love how it leaves and effect on you, and it's relatable. Nice work
nickieeeexd BRONZE said...
on Sep. 26 2010 at 4:59 pm
nickieeeexd BRONZE, Nw, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot; if there ever comes a day when we can&rsquo;t be together,<br /> keep me in your heart, i&rsquo;ll stay there forever &quot;<br /> --winnie the pooh&hearts;

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more like girl meets boy, boy messes up </3
BrokenInnocence said...
on Sep. 26 2010 at 2:34 pm
totaly relatable an very well written
LunaWingsFlyAway GOLD said...
on Sep. 22 2010 at 6:00 pm
LunaWingsFlyAway GOLD, Farmingdale, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;And neither the angels in heaven above,Nor the demons down under the sea,Can ever dissever my soul from the soul of the beautiful Annabel Lee<br /> ...Of my darling-my darling-my life and my bride.In the sepulchre there by the sea.&quot;<br /> <br /> -Edgar Allen Poe

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LOVEEEEEEEEEEE it.....its soo relatable.....i love the ending line....and lemme tell u...i soo know wat u mean....trust me..lol...i love how brutally honest it is....and it flows nicely...
SingleGal SILVER said...
on Sep. 15 2010 at 2:55 pm
SingleGal SILVER, Huntsville, Arkansas
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Favorite Quote:
PEACE LOVE DEATH

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I can relate to it very well!!! GREAT JOB
2 pretty said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 7:45 am
I liked this peom because their were many people who could relate to this poem. and felt this way at one point of time.