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Lshassan Aug 2017
I was jealous of pretty girls
I was  jealous of smart girls
I was jealous of the popular ones
I was jealous of the rich ones
Jealous of girls with a lover
Jealous of girls with a father.

Jealous cause I was
Unable to believe in myself
Unable to accept  myself
I wasn't happy with myself.

I used to be so insecure before,
But not anymore.
Tuffy Mutombo Aug 2017
Sleep is for the rich
The poor fornicate with nightmares
And cry heavy tears
Expose their deepest fear
Die by sharpened spears

The rich have their own fear
They fear to live
Afraid of freedom
Slaves to their possessions
They tide success around their necks
Chocking on lack of character
And the ability to be greater
Rebel Heart Aug 2017
She's always the center of attention
Gracefully floating through seas of people
Swimming in the flashes of stardom
Surrounded by millions
And yet
She's so empty inside...

Tell me how does a smiling face like her's
Feel so alone and broken
While surrounded by so many people loving her?

Tell me how does a privileged status like her's
Feel so isolated and depressed
While surrounded by so many riches adoring her?

Yet behind her smile
And into her eyes
I can see it all
I can see past that disguise

Because beyond the lights
There hides a lonely girl
Who'd been tossed
Into an unforgiving world
One with plastic smiles
That slowly robbed pieces of her heart
...
Till she was left with
*Nothing
Talk about a throwback because its this poem's anniversary... While I won't reveal the year this was published I know for a fact RH was only 11 when she finished the poetry collection this poem was a part of. Each poem, despite being written by an 11 year old version of my best friend was amazing, but I felt the most connection to this one. All of you are awfully great supporters so I hope you enjoy this as much as I did ~BM
Mane Omsy Aug 2017
Their skin needed flesh underneath
The power of the weak rooted beneath
Well, it seemed they must solidly arise
They must soon pound the fist to uprise
Break all the chains of poverty suffered
Reach out to breathe the realness occurred
And, pressurize the symbols to listen up
The green, orange, red; wake them up
Snoring every occasion of massacres
The value has lost, till out the treasures
If they will, they will turn down offers
Press hard, their future must be what offers
The rich is few, majority the minority
Rising to the thrones, decree theirs charity
Rule holding hands, together for eternity
Weak power is never the minor's ability
They can, should and will rise again
A peaceful, strong, just world will reign
The minority will arise and control the poverty. They will eradicate the pain in their blood.
Lyn-Purcell Jul 2017
People spend money like water.
Especially the wealthy. As water flows downstream,
more comes in.
But for the poor, they live in a constant drought.
The sun is harsh for them so they labor hard to get by.
Until more gates open for the wealthy, they will
never know the value of a single drop...
Be grateful for what you have. Starting my life now, and my eyes are hit with the harshness of life. Its actually...quite terrifying
Phantom Poet Jul 2017
A little unique thought in your mind,
Can change the world,
The hidden potential you are trying to find,
Can change how clouds twirl,
Rich or poor,
It can change lives,
It is the future,
The greatest,
To solve any dilemma,
All you need,
Is an idea.
My observstio
you have stones and rocks to play with
clothes hanging from a tree
a *** of rice to portion
and you barely think of me

i have popcorn in my pantry
coffee ready to brew
clothes with all their tags on
and yet i'm envious of you
­­­­Meant for more from birth
Carried in satin like a god
I do not envy you
When I succeed it is a surprise
Something met with pride
Due to lack of expectation
The Underdog Advantage
When you succeed it is anticipated
Should have been more
Greater in size and worth
Living up to your destiny
I do not envy your
Royal Disadvantage
In this great race
The start line may begin
With varied handicaps
But the finish line is in turn
Equal distance
I do not believe in Royal Design
We are all nothing to begin with
Nothing simply looks different depending on
Where you're standing.
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