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January 3, 2010
By MaskedCellist GOLD, Saratoga, California
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I'm still a child
So please don't fill me
With the feats I'm unable to achieve

Exert me
But do not push me
Past my speed limit

Inspire me
But do not burden me
With stories of young heroes

Caution me
But do not lecture me
On details with which I have yet to understand

I'm still a child
So fling open the door of knowledge
Without pushing me through it

© Marietta S., Pleven, Bulgaria

The author's comments:
It reminds me of when my dad tried to teach me a math formula i was supposed to learn in seventh grade, in sixth grade, and i had no clue what he was talking about when he finished trying to help me with my homework.
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dreamerz said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 10:05 pm

I totally love this and understand! I am so glad this was published, it deserved it. You're great. =) 

Check out my poem I just posted, Change (on my actual account ElleNicole) and please rate it and tell me your opinion? I need more feedback, I'm new to this website. Thanks! 

MaskedCellist GOLD said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 6:56 pm
MaskedCellist GOLD, Saratoga, California
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Thank you! Knowing somebody reads my work means so much to me.
just-a-joy GOLD said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 6:40 pm
just-a-joy GOLD, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
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i love it i really understand what u said lol some things u shouldnt know when ur a kid