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Giving up

June 21, 2011
By Cryswithaly SILVER, Kokomo, Indiana
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Cryswithaly SILVER, Kokomo, Indiana
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When I was 5 my mother told me the key to life is happiness. My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy. She said I didn't understand the assignment. I told her she didn't understand life.
-John Lennon (Revised)

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When you say I love you,
Is it out of habit?
Or do you really mean it?
When you look me in the eyes,
And say your fine,
Are you lying?
Are you hiding the truth,
Behind your eyes?
If I let you open up to me,
Why not return the favor?

When we fight,
Does it kill you inside?
When we hold hands,
Do you get butterflies?
All the hugs and kisses,
Did they mean a thing?
Or was it just an act.

Do you care that I left?
Or was I just another girl?
Do you care that I gave up?
Or was I just something stupid?
Do you think you'll get me back?
You won't.
I gave up.
I got over you.
Have you?

© Gina W., Glen Gardner, NJ

The author's comments:
This poem is about a guy I fell so bad for. I liked him a lot. But we are done now.
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Reader101 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 1 2011 at 6:59 am
Reader101 PLATINUM, Amarillo, Texas
42 articles 4 photos 135 comments

Favorite Quote:
"We're all pretty bizarre, some of us are just better at hiding it." -Andrew Clark(The Breakfast Club)

"Lack of format? Not possible in my opinion. Writing is an art, therefore you do you what you want." -b_gomez114

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hahaha yes!!:)) <3
Cryswithaly SILVER said...
on Jul. 30 2011 at 6:27 pm
Cryswithaly SILVER, Kokomo, Indiana
5 articles 1 photo 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
When I was 5 my mother told me the key to life is happiness. My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy. She said I didn't understand the assignment. I told her she didn't understand life.
-John Lennon (Revised)

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Ahaha, I know right?!! :o
Cryswithaly SILVER said...
on Jul. 30 2011 at 6:26 pm
Cryswithaly SILVER, Kokomo, Indiana
5 articles 1 photo 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
When I was 5 my mother told me the key to life is happiness. My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy. She said I didn't understand the assignment. I told her she didn't understand life.
-John Lennon (Revised)

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Thank ya:D
austenite GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 10:38 am
austenite GOLD, River Falls, Wisconsin
13 articles 0 photos 177 comments

Favorite Quote:
...one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love....I love...I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. -Mr. Darcy

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I liked this poem - I really like the tone of the last five lines.  It's kind of mocking/rebellious - love it!  Great job :)
Reader101 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 9:28 am
Reader101 PLATINUM, Amarillo, Texas
42 articles 4 photos 135 comments

Favorite Quote:
"We're all pretty bizarre, some of us are just better at hiding it." -Andrew Clark(The Breakfast Club)

"Lack of format? Not possible in my opinion. Writing is an art, therefore you do you what you want." -b_gomez114

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see?! me and you must have been friends in another life! (figure of speech)
Cryswithaly SILVER said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 8:08 pm
Cryswithaly SILVER, Kokomo, Indiana
5 articles 1 photo 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
When I was 5 my mother told me the key to life is happiness. My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy. She said I didn't understand the assignment. I told her she didn't understand life.
-John Lennon (Revised)

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We have a lot in common don't we? Haha. Thanks. I relate to your poems too. Don't stop writin!!
TheHangingGirl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 7:58 pm
TheHangingGirl BRONZE, Winter Haven, Florida
1 article 1 photo 250 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Poets utter great and wise things that they themselves can not comprehend."

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When you say I love you,
Is it out of habit?

 

WOW. I relate.