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Is there a purpose ?

February 14, 2010
By ShenelleCrystal SILVER, M, New York
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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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In life there's a purpose,
A purpose of what you should be,
But in others eyes it was different,
A purpose they couldn't see.
She wanted to be something,
Something known and true,
Others looked at her and said "There's nothing great in you"
Her heart felt so empty,as if there's nothing there at all,
I know that I can do it,I can't let others watch me fall.
She prayed to God at night,
Asking him what they don't see,
God what am I missing?
Is there a purpose left for me?
I know your watching over me,and listening to my prayers,
I need your answer to my question,is my purpose really there?
I know I'm gifted in your eyes,please let me know if its worth it,
If I try with all my strength,will there really be a purpose?

© Eleanor K., Bethesda, MD

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EquineWriter BRONZE said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 7:53 pm
EquineWriter BRONZE, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
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Love it! It really expresses well how I feel sometimes, and the rhythm was really nice.

Good job!

ShenelleCrystal SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 12:02 pm
ShenelleCrystal SILVER, M, New York
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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] &hearts;

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Thank you♥
ShenelleCrystal SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 12:01 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] &hearts;

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Thank you , it means so much to me :) , I absolutley LOVE your writing , I would love to see more from you as well♥
ShenelleCrystal SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 12:00 pm
ShenelleCrystal SILVER, M, New York
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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] &hearts;

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Thank you so much . & . Of course ! I'll read yours now :)♥
thezebrasgray PLATINUM said...
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amazing!  i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow so true,it really reflects the feelings of being so confused with the meaning of life.Everyone has been there...and your poem portrays it so beautifully! You are a very talented writer! Keep that pen and paper in hand! Could you read some of my work if you have the chance. I only have a few but would love your opinion! Thank you:)
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Amazing...you can feel the words flowing from the heart of the girl...very well written with nice flow and great rhyme:) Keep writing I would love to read more!
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i love this !! very touching and creative !! there are so many words to describe this poem but absolutely fabulous jus seems to hit me the most !!
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Wow this was soooooooo good! wow really good, keep writing......

 

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wow this is really good keep up the great work!:]
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Very good :) And very relateable
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wow i love this poem!!!!!!
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on Jun. 18 2010 at 1:43 pm
This is really great! ur amazing!
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wow. this was good. I really get it, how you think you're really something, but to other people, you don't mean a thing. I can relate.
Eternally17 SILVER said...
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Very sad and poignant :)

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Wow, this is great!  Keep writing, this is really good.
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wow that was really deep your a great writer to thanks for reading my poem keep up the good work
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your writing is so beautiful. i could so feel your emotions. i love it!!!! well yahhh n thank you for reading my misconception poem. thanks:) it means alot to me. c ya
ShenelleCrystal SILVER said...
on Jun. 17 2010 at 8:20 pm
ShenelleCrystal SILVER, M, New York
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thanks :)
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Nice ! Keep At It..