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Standing Tall

January 1, 2009
By Anonymous

I'm still standing up
Because I believe in peace.
I'm standing up
Because I hate the war.
I'm still standing tall,
A sign in my hand,
Declaring I believe in
Who and what I am.
I'm still standing high,
My hopes very wide.
Though they try and tear me down,
My message is still heard
That the war needs stopping;
But still meeting no end.
Still I stand tall,
As I walk through the crowd,
Knowing the peace
I carried out
Has delivered the message,
Up and about.
My goal is accomplished,
No matter the crime,
Because I'm still standing up
Holding a sign.

© Anonymous

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cookiegirl said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 2:19 am
This is a beautiful poem. I admire your determination for standing up for what you believe in:)
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
on May. 19 2010 at 4:59 pm
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM, Bowling Green, Ohio
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It&#039;s not about success; it&#039;s about significance.<br /> <br /> No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

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This is wonderful. Very heartfelt. Feel free to check out some of my work if you want.
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 27 2010 at 2:09 pm
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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What the front door.

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I like this peice or piece-whatever-because (to me) the end sounds like you're saying I won because I didnt give up. very nice.
live.create16 GOLD said...
on Apr. 27 2010 at 11:24 am
live.create16 GOLD, Dedham, Maine
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Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. <br /> - Louisa May Alcott.

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this is amazing :D
Brianna Indovina BRONZE said...
on Jan. 3 2010 at 2:18 pm
Brianna Indovina BRONZE, Chalmette, Louisiana
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its really good.
.riley.bonjour.la.freek. GOLD said...
on Nov. 20 2009 at 9:18 pm
.riley.bonjour.la.freek. GOLD, Charlotte, North Carolina
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It&#039;s not about where you are, it&#039;s about who you are. -Riley (me)<br /> do you remember when you were four, and everything was possible? I remember those days, but dang, i gotta get back to reality. -Riley (me)

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wow, so right! amazing use of words.<br />
so beautiful! Nice Job
FrySnickerdoodle said...
on Nov. 20 2009 at 6:34 pm
FrySnickerdoodle, Red Lion, Pennsylvania
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&quot;Pain is weakness leaving the body&quot;<br /> &quot;He who angers you, conquers you&quot;

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Loved the ending

and the whole poem had a nice flow to it.
jFerragonio said...
on Oct. 29 2009 at 8:49 pm
I think this poem is excellent. I enjoyed the part when you said, " Declaring I believe in who and what I am." I think this shows how you will always stand up for what you believe. I loved your word choice and you made no grammer errors which shows your intent to what your writing.
cyanidecaleph said...
on Oct. 29 2009 at 3:02 pm
Great poem! I love it; very influential. I agree totally with you.
LizzyMarie BRONZE said...
on Oct. 29 2009 at 12:07 pm
LizzyMarie BRONZE, Grover, Texas
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I love it.... i enjoyed it and keep writing more
ariwrites94 GOLD said...
on Oct. 29 2009 at 12:01 pm
ariwrites94 GOLD, Deltona, Florida
17 articles 4 photos 59 comments

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&quot;At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.&quot; ---Plato

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wonderful! i enjoyed this article and i totally agree with you. war needs to end. Plz read my poem called "Sensitive Am I" and rate and comment plz! thanx!
FlyleafFreak DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 29 2009 at 8:31 am
FlyleafFreak DIAMOND, Loveland, Colorado
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&quot;I have faith in fools;self confidence my friends call it&quot;~Edger Allan Poe<br /> &quot;In this world of infinite insanity, your friends are the best psychiatrists you will ever have.&quot;~Me

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This is a great piece, but I disagree with you. Yes, war in horrible, but wars are sometimes needed. Have you ever heard the phrase," Lying is never right, but sometimes necessary." The same with war. trying to gain peace by talking will work sometimes, but not a majority of them. I'm going to join the National Gaurd and I'm going to fight for my country and help others. Think about how many countries we've saved in the past by going in with action and taking done their corrupt governments. I'd like a response to that.
GirlWithThePoems...x SILVER said...
on Aug. 28 2009 at 4:53 pm
GirlWithThePoems...x SILVER, Rugby, Other
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wow! this is really good. It is so inspirational, and sends a clear messge. It is a powerful piece with excellent descriptions, and images. I am new on here, and would appreciate it if you could comment my work, I have only one piece, but would appreciate the feedback. Thanks, and well done :)
ramnapotter PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 18 2009 at 4:54 pm
ramnapotter PLATINUM, Toronto, Other
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&ldquo;Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...&rdquo;

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Great job, Em.

You really got some talent here.

Please read some of my work and comment.

It'd be great to hear your insight on my work.

Kudos to you.
lovebites said...
on Jul. 30 2009 at 4:13 am
not my kind of poem however it is great and I can see it being big
Heather W. said...
on Jul. 22 2009 at 4:46 pm
Very insightful Emmy!



Good job.
A Wubawoo said...
on Jul. 22 2009 at 4:40 pm
Good job Emily, I think peace is the answer, war is doing nothing but killing the innocent.
delizabethl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 16 2009 at 4:12 am
delizabethl PLATINUM, Linesville, Pennsylvania
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How about a round of applause, a standing obation?
BellaEzrebetFang SILVER said...
on Jul. 15 2009 at 7:46 pm
BellaEzrebetFang SILVER, Littleton, Colorado
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&quot;I write as I breathe because if I didn&#039;t I would die.&quot;

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Agreed. :) Very inspiring indeed! I love this. It's simple in formatt and rhyme but it really holds an energy that really wants you to...well, stand tall. :)
AVokes said...
on Jul. 15 2009 at 5:01 pm
Great poem Emily - I like the repetition of "still", it adds cohesion to the work. Keep on writing!