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Changing Birthday MAG

April 20, 2011
By Elizabeth Erlanson BRONZE, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Elizabeth Erlanson BRONZE, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
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They told me the news today
That if I’m lucky
I’ll see my next birthday

They were sitting in the chair
Crying tears without a care
Of what the others thought
That’s when I finally said

I turn 15 in two weeks
I can make it this time
Around
They told us the same thing
Last year
But look where I am now

10 months later
I’m still here
Cryin’ tears without a care
Of what the others think
Trying to get my mind straight
With the surprise I woke up to find.

Wearing a cap every day
People keep staring at the bald space
Ignoring whispers I can hear
Keeping my head held high

I turn 16 in two months
I can make it this time
Around
They told us the same thing
Last year
And look where I am now

They told me this would be the
Last time I saw them again
My parents sitting in the chair
Cryin’ tears without a care
Of what the others thought
They were losing their baby girl


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on Jul. 13 2011 at 12:38 pm
AmberElisabeth GOLD, Pearcy, Arkansas
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Favorite Quote:
I have a lot of favorite quotes, so I couldn't possibly just pick one.(:

This is breath taking. Truly you know what you're doing. Continue writing. You're great at it.<3.

on Apr. 29 2011 at 1:27 pm
Paul Troost BRONZE, Grandville, Michigan
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A VERY nice piece. It's so deep and thoughtful. Before I read the last few stanzas I was really confused as to the meaning of the poem and the story it's trying to depict. But once I read it through a few times, it became clear. You (or the character) obviously have been through some rough times. A very inspirational poem!

on Apr. 20 2011 at 10:12 pm
Mortie PLATINUM, Oak Run, California
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Favorite Quote:
Whats The Point?

wow. this is amazing. verry insperational. congrats

on Apr. 20 2011 at 5:27 pm
RiverSong BRONZE, Baltimore, Maryland
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This is beautiful and sad and lovely and inspiring.  You are obviously a very strong person. <3

on Apr. 20 2011 at 12:38 pm
volleyball17 PLATINUM, Grimes, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
You cant fail if you dont try

omg this is sooo good but soo sad :( im soo sorry! what happined?