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Define "Normal"

January 28, 2010
By XxMusiclover1xx BRONZE, Union, New Jersey
XxMusiclover1xx BRONZE, Union, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Play with fire alone, get burned. Play with fire around others, get burned down.


Two completely different girls,
Two completely different worlds.
The first rich and rebellious,
The other poor and an achiever.

But through the help of school,
They must help each other,
And be true to themselves.
But when the ones life unravels,
She has the other to lean on.

Two completely different girls,
Two completely different worlds.
Have a more in common than they think.
And by the end,
They teach each other a lesson,
And they discover themselves.

The lesson is not on History, nor Algebra.
Not a lesson on how to act "cool" or "normal".
It's a lesson of not to judge others,
Because, honestly, how does on define "normal"?

The author's comments:
This poem was inspired by the book Define "Normal" by Julie Ann Peters.

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Zaria BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2011 at 7:40 pm
Zaria BRONZE, Marion, Virginia
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wow I've not read the book in a while but this basically captured it spot on. How does one define "Normal" because I would liketo know :)

on Feb. 13 2010 at 7:31 pm
choirchic101 SILVER, Norwalk, California
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Favorite Quote:
in order for God to use all of you you have to be completely broken

this is the first time i've heard of the book. i think thi poem was good though

on Feb. 12 2010 at 1:32 pm
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"Some things will never change"---Tupac

Hmmm.

I haven't read the book so I really can't say much.

But that its a wonderful piece.

Keep writing.

on Feb. 10 2010 at 8:48 pm
XxMusiclover1xx BRONZE, Union, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Play with fire alone, get burned. Play with fire around others, get burned down.

please rate!!!

on Feb. 10 2010 at 6:22 pm
starrloves SILVER, Mississauga, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Love is just an excuse to get hurt, and to hurt."

i love that book!

i think you did a really good job with this poem.. it relates to the story well :)

on Feb. 8 2010 at 2:35 pm
AbbotRabbit GOLD, Abolana, District Of Columbia
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Favorite Quote:
This poem has great flow and insight.
I really enjoyed it.
Lovely poem darling =]
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This poem has great flow and insight.

I really enjoyed it.

Lovely poem darling =]

-Please check out the works that I have posted on here it would be highly appreciated and I think you would greatly enjoy them, Thankk youz-

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