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Laura

So many lies.

So many doubts.

So many secrets.

So much distrust.

Why can't she be open?

Why can't she be trusting?

Why can't she just live without fear?

Life is so hard but has so many delights.

Why can't she see them?

Why does she walk so far behind when she

should be in the lead?

Why can't she see who she is?

Why doesn't she know how important she is to

the world around her?

I love her to death.

She's like a sister to me, yet we're so

different. She fears what I don't.

She hides from what I openly invite.

Why can't she see that they lie?

Why can't she just be who she wants to be?

Herself.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this about a friend of mine who I wished would just be herself, instead of what she thought everyone wanted her to be. It's about wanting her to grow as a person and realize that despite her hardships, life goes on and she has to keep on her toes instead of being brought down by what others think of her.

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last updated 11 October 2010 - 2:50am
©31 July 2004 - 11:32pm — BackstageMaverick
1 August 2004 - 6:00am — Laura Campos (not verified)
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Great poem ! i really liked it alot i can relate to it cause that's how I am like that Laura you're describing, i liked the way you expressed yourself , is very nice well written, keep up the great work ! you really have talent, take care

2 August 2004 - 10:16pm — Easily Amused (not verified)
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Ummm, wow. I'm not sure I ever did like this poem. Maybe she can't simply be all the things listed...maybe she doesn't know how. Or maybe she doesn't see herself the way you do. I think she that she's like that so she doesn't end up getting hurt. But, hey, what do I know?