stephaniebergen - Hello Poetry

If I had to chose one word to describe myself, it would be naïve. I used to think that everyone went through the same things, just at different times. I thought that depression was a stage. That I felt suicidal when my friends didn't simply because I went through puberty earlier than they did. I was playing a game during my senior year of high school that was kind of like never have I ever, except everyone sits in a circle and instead of putting fingers up, if you had done what was said, you moved to the seat to your left. One of the statements was "been slapped across the face". I figured everyone would move. I mean, who hasn't been slapped across the face by a scolding parent, right? Wrong. Almost none of my friends moved, and those who did had a very different reason than I did.

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Apr 7, 2018

Apr 7, 2018 at 3:56 PM UTC

Naïve

If I had to chose one word to describe myself, it would be naïve. I used to think that everyone went through the same things, just at different times. I thought that depression was a stage. That I felt suicidal when my friends didn't simply because I went through puberty earlier than they did. I was playing a game during my senior year of high school that was kind of like never have I ever, except everyone sits in a circle and instead of putting fingers up, if you had done what was said, you moved to the seat to your left. One of the statements was "been slapped across the face". I figured everyone would move. I mean, who hasn't been slapped across the face by a scolding parent, right? Wrong. Almost none of my friends moved, and those who did had a very different reason than I did.

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Wish because you cannot face The work it takes to put in place; The time put in to win a race. Wish to win without a trace. A trace of work, and time, and care. To win without getting "there". But, where is "there", if "there" is here? If what you wish for is not clear, Could it be that what you wish, Was without thought, and foolish? For, what you wish, you already own. All you need, is to make it known.

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Jan 21, 2018

Jan 21, 2018 at 6:57 PM UTC

Wish

Wish because you cannot face The work it takes to put in place; The time put in to win a race. Wish to win without a trace. A trace of work, and time, and care. To win without getting "there". But, where is "there", if "there" is here? If what you wish for is not clear, Could it be that what you wish, Was without thought, and foolish? For, what you wish, you already own. All you need, is to make it known.

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Scratched cheek, Scarred arm, No one noticed any harm. Tired face, Tear-stained eyes, No one sees she never tries. Second guessing. She's never sure. No one reaches out to her. In need of help, She never begs. No one sees her shaky legs. Hidden thoughts, And dangerous lies, No one saw her self demise. She had been faithful. She had never gone running. No one even saw it coming. Scratched cheek, Scarred arm, All too late, they saw the harm.

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Jan 9, 2018

Jan 9, 2018 at 12:16 AM UTC

Unnoticed

Scratched cheek, Scarred arm, No one noticed any harm. Tired face, Tear-stained eyes, No one sees she never tries. Second guessing. She's never sure. No one reaches out to her. In need of help, She never begs. No one sees her shaky legs. Hidden thoughts, And dangerous lies, No one saw her self demise. She had been faithful. She had never gone running. No one even saw it coming. Scratched cheek, Scarred arm, All too late, they saw the harm.

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Being different is okay, Even if you don't get your way. If in you, others place their trust, Then trusting in yourself is a must. When you are happy with who you are, Then you will know that you have come far. Being different is okay When you don't allow anyone to stand in your way, And you are able to defend your differences.

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Jan 5, 2018

Jan 5, 2018 at 2:39 PM UTC

Defend Your Differences

Being different is okay, Even if you don't get your way. If in you, others place their trust, Then trusting in yourself is a must. When you are happy with who you are, Then you will know that you have come far. Being different is okay When you don't allow anyone to stand in your way, And you are able to defend your differences.

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You are always there, Even if I am not being fair. You will always be by my side, Through all the truths, and all the lies. Even when I don't believe, You always help me to succeed. Even though we sometimes fight, You always help me choose what's right. You will always be my friend. Up until the very end.

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Jan 4, 2018

Jan 4, 2018 at 8:51 PM UTC

Friendship

You are always there, Even if I am not being fair. You will always be by my side, Through all the truths, and all the lies. Even when I don't believe, You always help me to succeed. Even though we sometimes fight, You always help me choose what's right. You will always be my friend. Up until the very end.

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I was told I shouldn't. I was told I should change. I was told I couldn't, Or I would be strange. I wasn't allowed To share what I thought. I had to say instead What I was taught. I would get into trouble. I would be hurt. Unless I was humble, I'd be no better than dirt. I didn't listen. I'm not a freak. I am myself. I am unique.

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Jan 3, 2018

Jan 3, 2018 at 8:36 PM UTC

I am Unique

I was told I shouldn't. I was told I should change. I was told I couldn't, Or I would be strange. I wasn't allowed To share what I thought. I had to say instead What I was taught. I would get into trouble. I would be hurt. Unless I was humble, I'd be no better than dirt. I didn't listen. I'm not a freak. I am myself. I am unique.

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I live in verse, And speak in rhyme. There's no way out; It's all the time. My breath's a pulse, I love in style. I'm friends with stanzas, There's no denial. Consumed in poems, My heart is filled With peace, and fun. I'm joyed and thrilled. I take a breath, I mean, a pulse. I can't escape, It's all impulse.

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Jan 3, 2018

Jan 3, 2018 at 12:48 AM UTC

The Mind of a Teenage Poet

I live in verse, And speak in rhyme. There's no way out; It's all the time. My breath's a pulse, I love in style. I'm friends with stanzas, There's no denial. Consumed in poems, My heart is filled With peace, and fun. I'm joyed and thrilled. I take a breath, I mean, a pulse. I can't escape, It's all impulse.

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HELLO AM I THINKING TOO LOUD AM I BOTHERING YOU ARE MY LOUD but silent THOUGHTS BOTHERING YOU HELLO CAN YOUR HEAR MY THOUGHTS CAN YOU HEAR MY ANGER DO YOU KNOW THAT even though I'm not talking, I'M UPSET CAN YOUR HEAR THAT I HATE YOU ARE MY THOUGHTS BOTHERING YOU AM I THINKING TOO LOUD

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Jan 1, 2018

Jan 1, 2018 at 5:39 PM UTC

am I thinking too loud

HELLO AM I THINKING TOO LOUD AM I BOTHERING YOU ARE MY LOUD but silent THOUGHTS BOTHERING YOU HELLO CAN YOUR HEAR MY THOUGHTS CAN YOU HEAR MY ANGER DO YOU KNOW THAT even though I'm not talking, I'M UPSET CAN YOUR HEAR THAT I HATE YOU ARE MY THOUGHTS BOTHERING YOU AM I THINKING TOO LOUD

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Goodbye, To the best, And the worst year I've ever known This year, I found myself, And I lost myself, And I found myself again. I played it safe, And I took risks. I stayed up late, And I woke up early. I put others ahead of me, But I never forgot about myself. I met the best people I've ever known, And forgot about the worst. I will continue to grow, And will never forget What this year has given me. Goodbye, To the best, And the worst year I have ever known.

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Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017 at 5:46 PM UTC

2017

Goodbye, To the best, And the worst year I've ever known This year, I found myself, And I lost myself, And I found myself again. I played it safe, And I took risks. I stayed up late, And I woke up early. I put others ahead of me, But I never forgot about myself. I met the best people I've ever known, And forgot about the worst. I will continue to grow, And will never forget What this year has given me. Goodbye, To the best, And the worst year I have ever known.

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I want to scream it to the world! you all missed out! another beautiful soul! gone, forever! we can't keep living like this! we can't keep losing innocent people! I want to scream it to you! everyone needs a little saving! you need to see when people need help! you need to help! I want to say it to myself. stop placing the blame on everyone else. I could've saved someone. I could've helped.

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Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017 at 1:44 AM UTC

can you hear me

I want to scream it to the world! you all missed out! another beautiful soul! gone, forever! we can't keep living like this! we can't keep losing innocent people! I want to scream it to you! everyone needs a little saving! you need to see when people need help! you need to help! I want to say it to myself. stop placing the blame on everyone else. I could've saved someone. I could've helped.

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