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January 21, 2010
By sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
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sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
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&quot;Giving up is not a part of my vocabulary.&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.&quot;<br /> &quot;Truth be told I miss ya, truth be told I&#039;m lying.&quot;

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Everyone says we're so different; but are we really?

I'm the small one that throws the punches
You're the one with the huge mouth almost as wide as the ego

And yet, I watch you now, poorly trying to contemplate on why I stay away;

They're all saying I'm the bigger of the two;
But am I?

© Ryan R., Lafayette, IN

The author's comments:
I know someone whom I can't seem to get through to. I try to look through their eyes and see a new perspective. I think this person is somewhat messed up and in some ways, weirdly, I feel we share the same qualities
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sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 5 2010 at 11:12 pm
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
27 articles 0 photos 266 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Giving up is not a part of my vocabulary.&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.&quot;<br /> &quot;Truth be told I miss ya, truth be told I&#039;m lying.&quot;

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haha very very truee. thankk u(:
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 10:07 am
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
79 articles 0 photos 179 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The heart has its reasons which reason does not know.&quot; -Pascal, Pensees, 1670

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You know, it's kinda funny but it seems like all of the poems I write on the spur of the moment, the ones I'm not sure about, they are the ones that get the highest recognition. I have learned that it doesn't do much good to fear what other people are going to say and to let that hold you back because people, well, they will ALWAYS surprise you :) Happy writing!

Love,

despurlock <3

sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 11:40 pm
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
27 articles 0 photos 266 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Giving up is not a part of my vocabulary.&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.&quot;<br /> &quot;Truth be told I miss ya, truth be told I&#039;m lying.&quot;

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to be honest, i really waznt sure about this 1 b/c i wrote it spur of the moment. to me, in a way, itz kinda dark ya know? im not used 2 writing like dat but again, thank u! ur very supportive & itz greatly appreciated:D 
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 9:17 pm
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
79 articles 0 photos 179 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The heart has its reasons which reason does not know.&quot; -Pascal, Pensees, 1670

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I have to admit that the title definately caught my eye, which is why I chose to read this poem, so I mustttttt give you props for your catchy titles! And I love the meaning behind this poem! Great work and please keep writing :)

Love,

despurlock <3