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What I Know Now

September 17, 2009
By Emma99 GOLD, Kamloops, Other
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I wanted to help her,
But didn't know how.
I wish I knew than
What I know now.

She used to be happy,
On top of it all.
Her life was going great
Until her luck took a toll.

Her friends all left her,
Her good days went bad.
I wish I would've helped her
When her happiness went sad.

I wanted to help her,
But failed at my tries.
I wish I could've helped her,
Huged her through her cries.

The darkness grew longer,
And she prayed for dawn.
But before it could reach her,
She was gone.

I wish I knew than,
What I know now.
I wanted to help her,
But didn't know how.

© Cerys W., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I was inspired to write this poem after reading the book Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I hope that after people read this they understand that anything they give can help.
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Emma99 GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2009 at 5:25 pm
Emma99 GOLD, Kamloops, Other
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Oh that's fine lol. You can have your opinions too. =)
twilighter_360 GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2009 at 4:18 pm
twilighter_360 GOLD, NYOB, New Jersey
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this is a beautiful poem ur a terrific writer-- and i am sorry about my comments on ur justin bieber--i speak before i think lol
Emma99 GOLD said...
on Nov. 1 2009 at 8:40 pm
Emma99 GOLD, Kamloops, Other
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Thanks! =)
greg9381 GOLD said...
on Nov. 1 2009 at 3:57 pm
greg9381 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
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I like this a lot, I'll have to check out the book.
Emma99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 25 2009 at 5:01 pm
Emma99 GOLD, Kamloops, Other
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Thanks! =)
Emma99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 25 2009 at 5:00 pm
Emma99 GOLD, Kamloops, Other
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Thanks! Also, the book is definasbly worth reading. =)
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on Sep. 25 2009 at 4:40 pm
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wow, like this poem....i also have read the book...one of my favorites!!!!!
emmatheballerina GOLD said...
on Sep. 25 2009 at 12:35 pm
emmatheballerina GOLD, Tacoma, Washington
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That was a very nice poem. I was moved by and the book you were inspired by sounds like a good one. I will have to read it sometime.