What can I do?

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    Well, this one just came out of nowhere, it just popped into my head. I have certain moments like that, where phrases jump into my mind. Sorry if it is not well thought out, because I didn't really think it out...I pretty much just wrote it down. If you don't like it, I apologize. If you like it, the great!

    What can I do?

     I cry, but I cannot fix things
    I try, but I cannot win
    I work, but I cannot accomplish
    To demolish the anger within

    I hear, but I cannot listen
    I understand, but I cannot comprehend
    I rewrite, but I cannot redo
    All of the things that I'mtrying to tend

    I wish, but my wishes aren't heard
    I shout, but my shouts not acknoledged
    I pray, but my thoughts are nothing, just nothing
    compared to what others have said.

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    BlackButterfly1 commented on What can I do?

    04-30-2011

    There comes a point in life where we realize that "others" and what they think doesn't matter as much as we thought it did. I like the way you expressed your disappointment. You have a gift and a way with words. Keep writing!
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    shadelight

    05/14/2011

    Yes, when I wrote this poem, I was angry that no on e was acknowledging my presence enough.

    Tayzie commented on What can I do?

    03-22-2011

    This has a really powerful message, and has a really good feel to it. Keep up the good work ;)
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    shadelight

    03/22/2011

    Thanks so much! It means a lot to me!

    Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

    Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

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