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The Girl Inside.

March 13, 2011
By rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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She is their doll
Their slave.
She is a mirror image of their motions
And follows them around like a hungry dog.
She hides under her thick mask of makeup and forced smiles.
But it is the girl inside
That was once my true best friend.
Now she’s at the other end of the cafeteria
Sitting beside the queen of the kingdom.
A cruel-hearted witch in designer’s clothing.
I on the other hand
Live in the land of the wandering minstrels and scholars
Our noses forever buried in books
Our premises overflowing with laughter.
But
I can see that look of longing when she spots me giggling along
To something that I actually find funny.
I can see that gleam of regret
When she notices how at ease we are at our lunch table.
And I can see that blush of shame
When we lock eyes for a quick moment.
Even though I don’t forgive the girl who snickers at me in the halls
I forgive the girl inside.

© Andrew M., Stahe, Germany

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rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 12:11 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Yeah, its true. She was my best friend, but apparently, I wasn't really good enough for her. So she kind of moved on to the popular clique...so I wrote this poem. :)
windsoftime said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 9:21 am

The Poem was really good! Is that really true about the girl being your best friend and then turning different? I would like to know if that is alright because I know what that is like. :)

 

rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 6:28 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Lol, and thank you ChelseyChelsey!
ChelseyChelsey SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 6:11 pm
ChelseyChelsey SILVER, Morristown, New Jersey
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Some people never go crazy, What truly horrible lives they must live.<br /> -Charles Bukowski <br /> <br /> They&#039;ve promised us that dreams can come true but forget to mention nightmares are dreams too - Oscar Wilde

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i really really realy really LOVE this poem
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:40 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you, and I'll be sure to check out your book. :)
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 9:00 pm
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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Great job. Very well written! Keep writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And i was wondering if you could check out my book, the ember pendant?? Thanks in advance. (Trust me its only three chapters long because i don't know if I should post more.)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 6:48 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you, and I will definitely go check out your work!
inkblot13 PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 9:41 am
inkblot13 PLATINUM, Auburn, New York
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&quot;If I knew where poems came from, I&#039;d go there&quot; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Michael Langley, &#039;Staying Alive&#039;

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great job! This is very well written, keep up the good work! (PS- check out some of my stuff?)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 16 2011 at 2:24 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you, sorry for the really late reply. I really appreciate it!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 15 2011 at 2:51 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you, I've noticed some of my best poems come from true emotions. :)

 

rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 15 2011 at 2:50 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thanks, I worked a lot to make that last line perfect. :)
LauraMeghan BRONZE said...
on Jun. 15 2011 at 11:22 am
LauraMeghan BRONZE, Salem, New Hampshire
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You're quite welcome. :)
sunshine04 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 15 2011 at 10:37 am
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thats totally awesome and the feeling u wantd to potray is done in great way keep it up:)
freeflow23 GOLD said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 5:36 pm
freeflow23 GOLD, Durham, North Carolina
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This poem is perfect. "I forgive the girl inside". How insightful.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 8:04 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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BTW, how long does it take to get approval for fiction pieces? I submitten 2 a few days ago, and I'm wondering how long it'll take. If anyone knows, please tell me!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 8:00 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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I just wanted to say if anyone has anything they want me to check out, please let me know. :) I really appreciate all of your feedback, and would like to give you some if you want it.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 7:58 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Thank you so much! I'm really flattered. :)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 7:57 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Wow, thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. :)
LauraMeghan BRONZE said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 1:13 pm
LauraMeghan BRONZE, Salem, New Hampshire
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wow.. this is amazing. I love it!! great job :)
Sayuri97 GOLD said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 12:58 pm
Sayuri97 GOLD, Gilford, New Hampshire
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The poem and the thought is gorgeous! You are a beautiful person as well as a writer to honestly forgive someone in such a manner.