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Hard Life

June 22, 2014
By TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
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TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
22 articles 1 photo 439 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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I've been sitting here this whole time.
Crying, being pathetic and pessimistic.
"That's just the way it goes. Sometimes life takes years from us" You said.
All of a sudden you've opened up my eyes.
"How could I've been so selfish?"
Noc standing in a crowd.
When I look around all I can see is
An innocent person fighting for every breath.
A family forced to move out of the house, becoming homeless.
Children working hard to gain money and help their parents.
Little kids who don't even know what a TOY is !!!
People who don't remember what it feels like to laugh or smile.
"How could I be so selfish?!"
All this time thinking in poor me :(
Abour how my life is going wrong
I got no right to complain
There are people out there in greater need than me
Yeah it's a hard life!
But I'm OKAY!
I have a home, a family who loves me and I have lots of friends.
Yeah I have a hard life!
If I didn't, I wouldn't be who I am today.
If I didn't how can I even recognize the happy moments and appreciate them?!
Yeah I have a hard life!
But in some ways
Everybody DOES.

© Sara D., Aiken, SC

The author's comments:
The very first poem I wrote and that my teacher liked a lot.
So I dedicate this to him
"My older version of Me ^_^"
He made me see things clearly and thanks to him, that's how I see my life right now.
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TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 16 2014 at 4:05 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
22 articles 1 photo 439 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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Thank you so much RyanM. I'm so sorry I didn't notice your comment sooner. I'm just glad you agree with me. and as you said thanks to the clarity moment and the two people who helped me through, it is actually how I see the world today So thanks again so much for the support ^_^
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 12 2014 at 7:55 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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Thanks so much lol That's what I was planning for actually "Keep writing poems" It's kind of my dream to become famous so I can reach people's hearts and BE HEARD. May be in some way Make a change in this world. So thanks again for the feedback ^_^
Mikky_Ekko13 SILVER said...
on Aug. 12 2014 at 7:00 pm
Mikky_Ekko13 SILVER, Osseo, Minnesota
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&quot;People may hate you for being different and not living by society&#039;s standards, but deep down, they wish they had the courage to do the same.&quot;

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Oh my gosh, this poem hit my honey nut feelios. Like, it's so true. I love this poem, keep writting poems! Don't stop :D
RyanM. PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 1 2014 at 3:44 am
RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
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OH MY GOSH COMET! I love this poem. I really do. Like, I'm being really serious. It's my favorite out of all of yours. Thanks for the clarity moment you had to be able to write this. I'm glad you see the world with open eyes.
Kaydie PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 15 2014 at 9:06 pm
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Yes,life z generally hard.....bcoz t z lyf.....nt even d wealthy,hav an easy lyf
Princess.Renda GOLD said...
on Jul. 8 2014 at 7:44 pm
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Holy mercy this poem is fantastic!! Its hard to believe this is your first poem, its too good! I love when you talk about how bad the world can be, but that your own life is amazing because of family and friends. Your writing is amazing! Defiynatly 5 star work!
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 1 2014 at 7:51 pm
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND, Spencer, Iowa
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I like the way you incorporated so much dialouge.
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 30 2014 at 12:38 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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Thanks! I really appreciate that. By the way I'm reading your series of The Girl With Ivy Arms and i love it already. It's awesome! Thanks again Liv.Harris ^_^
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jun. 30 2014 at 12:32 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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I love how you started this with a little bit of dialogue, I haven't seen that before, and I really liked it. I loved the meaning behind this piece as well, and the descriptions you used were vivid and powerful! Great job! :)
Miss_Orange SILVER said...
on Jun. 27 2014 at 6:08 pm
Miss_Orange SILVER, Makati, Other
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&quot;I&#039;m OK, I&#039;m Fine and I&#039;m alright are the greatest lies people tell each other everyday.&quot; By Me.

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yes, Comet, I believe you are right when you say that everybody's life is hard in their own ways. 5/5 for this!
HayatC. PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 27 2014 at 6:08 pm
HayatC. PLATINUM, Louisville, Kentucky
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The last stanza really resonated with me, this is amazing and carries such a crucial and often neglected lesson. We should always strive to be grateful, thank you for sharing this! 5/5
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 26 2014 at 2:09 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
22 articles 1 photo 439 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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It is my pleasure moderndayEmilyDickinson. Passing through some hard times, we tend to be selfish and think we're the unluckiest ones in the world while at this very moment of our life, all we need to do is open up our eyes and look around us. The world is full of injustice. There are people out there in greater ,need than us. Thanks again for supporting my work
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 26 2014 at 12:29 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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TheComet! I love it!^_^ everyone's life is hard in some ways,  but life isn't impossible. It's possible. You're did something to me, it heped me. To be honest, a few mins ago, I was siitting down feeling sorry for myself, when I started reading your poem. And I realize, I've been selfish allweek. I've had a hard life, but there are other who have had a harder life, and also, I woudn't be who I am and I am today, if not for my hard life. Thank you, for sharing this and helping me. ^_^