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Flying High

May 31, 2014
By lemonss BRONZE, Germantown, Tennessee
lemonss BRONZE, Germantown, Tennessee
1 article 4 photos 3 comments

If we are to die what do we strive for?
If nobody REALLY live then what should the next generation?
When we give into temptation are we disappointing society or ourselves?
We live in a world where what we think are our opinions aren't because they have been morphed.
We live in a world where one thing is cute but it is gross when we see it from another angle.
Why do we fight each other when we die anyway.
Why do we look to a certain object to solve our problems.
We look at money as a savior,
women as play things,
men as pets,
gays as abominations,
straight as the "mainstream" norm,
religion as an anchor,
disbelief as a lie.
We rely on others to cheer us up when those people may only make it worse because they don't understand.
With this misunderstanding you retaliate.
Then there is the fight, the fight that is inevitable but pointless.
We all die.
But why not enjoy what is here.
When we are here.
Because
you
are
you.
And
you
should
ONLY
listen
to
you.
What makes you happy is what makes you beautiful.
Despite appearance, race, sexuality or lack of it, religion or lack of it, culture, age, gender or lack of it. The only thing that can REALLY hold you down is gravity.
But someone told me lately that everyone deserves the chance to fly.


The author's comments:
I thought of this a while ago, so I elaborated and threw some song lyrics in and decided to publish it, see what you guys think. I'm proud of it and I hope it inspires someone else.

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on Mar. 6 2015 at 8:57 pm
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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This is beautiful! I really think it should be published in the magazine! It's amazing! :) Very inspiring and a great piece of work! Wonderful job! ^.^

lemonss BRONZE said...
on Jul. 29 2014 at 11:57 am
lemonss BRONZE, Germantown, Tennessee
1 article 4 photos 3 comments
Thank you both, I really wanted to get super creative with it and I appreciate your feedback!

on Jul. 18 2014 at 10:04 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

Very beautiful and very powerful and very inspring. That's all I can say, except that you're awonderful writer! Keep on!!! ^_^ thank you, for sharing this!!!

on Jul. 18 2014 at 7:12 am
Castiels.Freaking.Trenchcoat SILVER, Columbiana, Ohio
9 articles 7 photos 66 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Family don't end with blood, boy." ~Bobby (Supernatural)

Okay, so I got bored and decided to check your page out (: I'm glad I did. This poem is amazing. I love it. Great job!