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Why I write


Exponentially blinded by what I was taught

What I have done and seen has become in between 

Once this and once that

Looking in the mirror now its a rap

Negatives and positives created this being

Praying above I've risen above what I was seeing

Household broken mom and dad on the run

Does that mean I have to run too? No, I'm done

College Education  is what lingers in my mind

They said none of this none of that no money no time

You wont amount to anything but here I stand

I know I'm a women but I feel like the man

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Comments (3)

MVP-Most Valuable Poet
<p>everyone has a voice</p><p>you validate your purpose of writing</p><p>continue to build new ideas and express yourself proudly</p><p>nice poem</p>
kiohona
<p>thank you!</p>
alix
<p>I really like your last lines!</p>

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