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Understand Me

April 18, 2012
By SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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Never Give Up, And Know That God Will Always Love You!

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Don’t just look,
See me.
Don’t just listen,
Hear me.
The barrier I’ve erected
Is not the true me.
The shield I’ve projected
Takes time to bend and shield me.
Deep inside,
I’m fragile and broken;
Powerless to stop
This fear that’s awoken.
Terrified
To step out my front door each day.
Tired
Of finding life a chore.
Tired
Of having love always turn frigid and underestimate me.
Left to believe
This nightmare won’t end.
Forced to bear
A soul that won't ever mend.
Lonely and lost,
Wanting so badly to be free,
Do more than just look or listen...
Understand Me.

© Jessica B., Bethesda, MD

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SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on May. 7 2012 at 7:46 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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Favorite Quote:
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Wow, really?:) Thanks so much!! And yes, there will be more to read, there always will be!
MissDreamer34 BRONZE said...
on May. 6 2012 at 12:16 pm
MissDreamer34 BRONZE, Winter Haven, Florida
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Amazing!! This is a poem that really spoke to me can't wait to read more