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August 20, 2011
By IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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My hair is brown.
Yours too.
My skin is ebony.
Yours too.
My body is petite.
Yours too.
My dress is plain.
Yours too.
My ribbon is black.
Yours too.
My boyfriend kisses me.
I mean, you.
Perhaps, he thought
That I was you...

© Amanda F., New City, NY

The author's comments:
Well, diversity is important. It’s not actually what keeps us from each other. What keeps us from each other is discrimination. Without diversity, nothing would be special and unique. Everything would seem… dead, wouldn’t it?
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CaptainFabulous GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 6:18 am
CaptainFabulous GOLD, Gray Summit, Missouri
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&quot;Sometimes I believe in as many as six impossible things before breakfast&quot; - Lewis Carroll

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Wow I really like this it is meaningful and to the point. Great Job

 

SpringAhead GOLD said...
on Dec. 8 2011 at 6:24 pm
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I think this poem said a lot in a few words. nice job! :)
lezziefarie GOLD said...
on Sep. 17 2011 at 7:54 am
lezziefarie GOLD, Palestine, Texas
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good meaning
Love.Hate.Passion. said...
on Sep. 17 2011 at 12:44 am
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Woah , this was great!

I totally got into it , and it was just a small poem! Good work on the meaning of it , and I enjoyed the different ending. Love it !

Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
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Oh! I didn't get this until I read it a second time. I love the message behind it. You strung it in so subtly, but I think that made a very good effect. I completely agree with you. :)
Mystiecub said...
on Sep. 3 2011 at 8:33 am
Wow, this is kinda deep; I agree with the former comment in saying that the twist at the end was very interesting, I can't say much else. Great poem :)
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 1 2011 at 3:55 am
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&lrm;&quot;I&rsquo;m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don&rsquo;t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world.&quot; - Beyonc&eacute;

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Thanks to both of you. I'm glad you like it... :)
ItsAshMal SILVER said...
on Aug. 31 2011 at 10:50 am
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Lovely twist at the end! It really packs a punch. This almost felt like one of those songs little girls sing for jumprope or double dutch, until the end when it took a more mature turn
Harebelle GOLD said...
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Hmmm, very interesting! I like the way you presented your ideas in a simple way without hammering them into the reader.
SunkistKisser BRONZE said...
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I really like this poem. The way it twists your brain around- especially at the end. Good job! :)