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The Story of Guy and Girl

September 13, 2015
By remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
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Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.


Guy meets Girl.
Girl meets Guy.
Guy asks her out.
Girl asks why.

Guy says “are you kidding?
you’re as beautiful as can be.”
Girl says “there is just no way
that you could be talking about me.”

Guy says “honey listen
you are as radiant as the sun.”
Girl says “no, no - baby please
I am not the one.”

but she doesn’t look as pretty
with mascara running down her face
lately it has seemed like
she’s just all over the place.

because when Girl looks in the mirror
she doesn’t like what is there to view.
a self-confidence intervention
is for her long overdue.

Guy doesn’t understand
what causes Girl to cry
but every time she does
his love for her starts to die.

Girl
breaks down.
Guy
breaks up.
Girl…
realizes
that she cannot learn to love another
before she loves herself.


The author's comments:

Low self-esteem is something that affects so many teenagers today. I see its effects my school, in my friends...even in me. I wrote this poem because I think many of us forget that the success of our relationships with others stems from our relationships with ourselves, and if we keep racing around seeking approval of others and "perfection," none of these relationships will be healthy. I hope readers can apply the lessons in this poem to their self-esteems and to the relationships in their own lives.


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on Sep. 17 2015 at 9:10 am
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.

Thank you so much! :)

Crymson516 said...
on Sep. 16 2015 at 6:34 pm
Excellent poem. Self esteem is truly a fundamental necessity for a healthy relationship with ones self and others. This captured that perfectly.

on Sep. 15 2015 at 9:51 pm
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.

I love you Kathi thank you ❤️

on Sep. 15 2015 at 9:51 pm
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.

Thank you so much! That means a lot!! :)

on Sep. 15 2015 at 9:50 pm
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.

Thank you so much! That means the world to me! Thank you!!! Xo :)

on Sep. 15 2015 at 9:50 pm
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.

Thanks, Nicole! Love you!! xoxo

on Sep. 15 2015 at 9:49 pm
remmerson52 BRONZE, Nesconset, New York
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have an attitude of gratitude.

Thank you so much!! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! :)

Olivia_faul said...
on Sep. 15 2015 at 8:11 pm
Wow! Reading this poem was the highlight of my day

Nikki F said...
on Sep. 15 2015 at 7:52 pm
Rachel, that poem was beautiful! You are such an amazing young woman and so talented! Xoxo
Love your cousin,
Nicole

Karenver said...
on Sep. 15 2015 at 7:16 pm
You are such an amazing talented young woman! You never give yourself the credit you deserve.keep the poems coming.

Dancer98 said...
on Sep. 15 2015 at 6:24 pm
I absolutely LOVE this poem! You're so talented!

ksassy said...
on Sep. 14 2015 at 10:48 pm
You and your writing never fail to amaze me. Keep your head up love, and keep writing beautiful things like this ❤️