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How can i fly?

March 8, 2012
By Alixchica66 SILVER, Vicksburg, Michigan
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"Oh, so you have enemies? Good, that means you've stood up for something you believe in." -Marshall Mathers

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How can i fly,
when the world holds me down
When all of this violence,
threatens to drown
the hope of my people
the earth that i love
How can i fly,
When there is no above?

© Courtney G., Rocky Hill, CT

The author's comments:
This piece sums up my feelings about how us humans have no idea what harm we cause to those around us, most of all ourselves.
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starzforever GOLD said...
on May. 10 2012 at 9:59 pm
starzforever GOLD, Sebring, Florida
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being me is the greatest gift

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i loved it
life.is.charming BRONZE said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 8:01 pm
life.is.charming BRONZE, Boca Raton, Florida
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&quot;We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.&quot; <br /> -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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love thiss!!!! i think everybody at some point in their lives want to just break away and be free and just do whatever their hearts desire yet there is always something holding them back.. maybe even life itself. Great poem:)
Allicat001 SILVER said...
on Apr. 21 2012 at 9:37 am
Allicat001 SILVER, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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&quot;Love is not someone you can live with, love is someone you can&#039;t live without.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;Always stand up for what&#039;s right even if that means you&#039;re standing alone.&quot;

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Really good!
Alixchica66 SILVER said...
on Apr. 20 2012 at 7:37 pm
Alixchica66 SILVER, Vicksburg, Michigan
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haha, thank you for commenting daniel XD

 

Alixchica66 SILVER said...
on Apr. 20 2012 at 7:35 pm
Alixchica66 SILVER, Vicksburg, Michigan
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&quot;Oh, so you have enemies? Good, that means you&#039;ve stood up for something you believe in.&quot; -Marshall Mathers

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thank you brendan! that means a lot to me :)

 

DanielM. said...
on Apr. 20 2012 at 7:34 pm
Great Job !!! i really like it.
Skrone SILVER said...
on Apr. 12 2012 at 9:20 pm
Skrone SILVER, Leawood, Kansas
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Knuckle... This was very good.  You are wrong sir
RedWingedBlackbird BRONZE said...
on Apr. 12 2012 at 9:17 pm
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This really IS emotional and is relatable to the desires we have to break away from the agony the earth throws at us.
InfinityandBeyond01 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 10 2012 at 10:43 pm
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Stay Strong! &lt;3

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Hey friend, so this your friend dreamer! and I must say I like this ....Alot... Its simple but yet holds a beauty to what you express about us humans causing harm to the people we love. I applaud you !

 

HateKnuckle SILVER said...
on Mar. 18 2012 at 12:33 am
HateKnuckle SILVER, Peru, New York
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This doesn't seem to have too much emotion but it has rhyme(which I am partial to)and it has a good message and question. Its 3 stars.