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Not for Me

May 2, 2010
By Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee


I take in your breath-taking smile,
A dazzling sight to see -
Directed at someone who isn't me.

I look at your strong tan fingers,
So lovingly intertwined -
In a hand that isn't mine.

I hear your bold flirty comments,
That leave most in a state of shocked glee -
Said but not for me.


The author's comments:
Y'all know what I'm talking about - Loving someone who barely knows you're alive.

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on Dec. 19 2010 at 4:14 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Thanks so much! :)

on Oct. 28 2010 at 10:34 pm
ElijahN PLATINUM, Livonia, Michigan
31 articles 0 photos 150 comments

Favorite Quote:
"only after you've lost everything, that you're free to do anything."-Tyler Durdan -Fight Club-

AHH this is totally great.

on Oct. 24 2010 at 12:51 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

I can't decide if I'm glad I did it. I'm kinda depressed now because of the aftermath.... It all just depends on how much the friendship means to you and how badly you want it to be more. If you can handle just being friends, I suggest that. :

on Oct. 24 2010 at 12:49 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."

Yea I want to I really do! And I think about it everyday, everytime we text but I'm just so afraid that it'll ruin our friendship...

on Oct. 24 2010 at 12:36 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Ahw don't cry :'( A little advice - if you care about someone let them know. Even if it doesn't go how you want, at least you can stop torturing yourself with the what ifs. I did and it went terribly, but at least now we both know where we stand. Hope that helped a little? Thank ya Alana :)

on Oct. 24 2010 at 12:16 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."

This makes me wanna cry :'''(  because this is EXACTLY how I feel Alex! Loving someone who barely knows I'm alive :/ It hurts a lot great poem! :)

on Oct. 24 2010 at 9:06 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Thank you so much :)

on Oct. 23 2010 at 11:27 pm
BellelaVie SILVER, Fairbanks, Alaska
6 articles 5 photos 35 comments
Aw I LOVE THIS! keep writing! This is simple yet a pitiful love almost. good job!

on Sep. 3 2010 at 1:16 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Yeah, I see what you mean. Thanks for the comment :)

on Aug. 28 2010 at 9:36 pm
the_sky_is_blue GOLD, Reno, Nevada
14 articles 0 photos 61 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Become the change you want to see"-Mahatma Gandhi

I really liked this poem.  One point of advice would be to simplify the first line because to me, it reads a little awkward.  Other than that, really good!

on Aug. 13 2010 at 10:00 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

I'm glad you can relate!

on Aug. 10 2010 at 3:41 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Thanks so much!

on Aug. 1 2010 at 8:58 pm
beautifuldisaster18, Arlington, Texas
0 articles 1 photo 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
Keep your feet on the ground, When your head's in the clouds.

I love this! I know exactly how you feel. As would most girls. :) Keep writing. You do a wonderful job.

on Jul. 29 2010 at 2:18 pm
bound4life4ever PLATINUM, Jamaica, New York
32 articles 0 photos 111 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

amazing! we alll noe the feeling!

on Jul. 26 2010 at 8:38 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Thanks you guys!! Keep the comments and feedback coming if you please! :P

on Jul. 25 2010 at 11:00 pm
haventy0uheard PLATINUM, Kings Park, New York
28 articles 0 photos 186 comments

I know how you feel, hon. Hang in there! You're a fabulous writer =]

p.s. anyone who sees this, please rate & comment on my work !


on Jul. 21 2010 at 2:43 pm
poeticspirit12334 PLATINUM, Groesbeck, Texas
23 articles 0 photos 179 comments

Favorite Quote:
Wearing a Christian T-shirt, and a cross necklace does NOT make you a Christian. , "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord "They are plans to give you a hope and a future.'' Jeremiah 29:11

i know how you feel this same thing happened to me and i didnt know how to tell people who asked me what was wrong what was wrong!! this is exactly the way i felt and didnt know how to put words... but im glad you could... this is good and very relatable i love it!!

on Jul. 4 2010 at 7:55 pm
Squishy-Squish SILVER, Port Richey, Florida
8 articles 2 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You can hurt me with the truth, but don't comfort me with your lies."

→Nice poem. Short, simple, and especially easy to understand and relate. Great job :)

on Jul. 1 2010 at 5:53 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
29 articles 0 photos 204 comments

Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
<3

I know exactly what you mean. It's worse when it's your best friend. He knows you're alive, but he doesn't really count you as a girl. I think it's so crazy they're as close as we are- if ya kno what I mean. Sucks to be us...

on Jul. 1 2010 at 8:55 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Gracias for the comments guys!