21. Sympathy
Famous Poem
I know what the caged bird feels, alas!
When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;
When the wind stirs soft through the springing grass,
And the river flows like a stream of glass;
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Featured Shared Story
If Paul Laurence Dunbar were still here on earth, I'd tell him how wonderful those words were in his poem called Sympathy. A bird needs to feel the wind beneath its wings, for the freedom...
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22. The Beauty Of A Tree
Can there be anything more lovely
Than the beauty of a tree?
Her leaves shimmering in the wind,
Dancing so gracefully. -
23. My Dear Child
If I could, I would remove all your fears
If I could, I would remove all your tears
If I could, I would make life painless
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24. Climb Every Mountain
We all have a massive mountain to climb,
Especially those who've lost someone dear.
But climb that big mountain, we surely must,
If we are going to overcome fear. -
25. Sometimes Life Is Hard
Sometimes we see things that aren't meant to be seen.
Sometimes things aren't always as they seem.
Sometimes we need someone to call our own,
Especially when we're alone.Featured Shared StoryIt has been said that life is the most patient teacher. You will be presented with the same experience over and over until you learn the best way to deal with the situation. This is not...
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26. Don't Look Back
Just keep on walking,
A small voice said.
Don't dare look back.
Look straight ahead.Featured Shared StoryI think everyone can relate at some point in their lifetime. I went through something like this recently where he cheated on me and broke up with me, but he still wanted to hook up and not...
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27. Can You See Me?
Just because you don't like what I am,
Just because you don't like what I've become,
Just because you don't like me,
Featured Shared StoryI'm 13 years old and I'm bisexual. My family is Christian and nobody knows but my sister. She's bi also. I wanna tell them, but I don't know how they'll react.
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28. Exhale Anxiety
I send anxiety
a cease and desist letter.
I close her mouth.
Unbind her gnawing disquiet, -
29. Laughter
A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear. -
30. Your World
Famous Poem
Your world is as big as you make it.
I know, for I used to abide
In the narrowest nest in a corner,
My wings pressing close to my side. -
31. Journey Of Life
Life is a long-distance journey
With ups and downs,
Twist and turns,
With sad and happy moments. -
32. Time To Stop Struggling
Life is unfair; sometimes the misery we can't bear.
This was a feeling I could never share.
I am strong, strong enough to move on from this pain.
I won't feel the shame; my life is not a game.Featured Shared StoryI can also relate to your story when I was 28 years old I suffered from 2 ruptured brain aneurysms. I learned later than it was a miracle of God that I had survived because 99 percent of...
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33. My Place In The Universe
One time there was a mountain,
and I said, "I can't climb that mountain,"
and I turned back and took a different path.
And along the way I encountered wild beasts, -
34. She Is Strong
At birth,
she was strong.
It was herFeatured Shared StoryThis is very similar to my younger sister. About 2 years ago she was really sick. I look back on pictures of her before she was diagnosed (T1D) and I can't believe I didn't notice something...
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35. Life's Own Battle
Didn't want a battle,
Yet you declared war,
Each knock you gave me made me stronger than before.
I will not give up,Featured Shared StoryThat’s so true if you stop and consider how our lives unfold or grow. It is a constant battle to fight the wars in order to keep a balanced, steady life. That's why we have God, so we can...
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36. Battle Scars
Be brave.
You already are.
Look at what you've made it through.
The wounds of your past have healed.Featured Shared StoryIt is a poem which infuses courage to those who have direct experience of war, making them think positively about life, forgetting the bitter past. We also faced a similar situation as a...
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37. Finding A Will When Wanting To Quit
Times will get rough and sometimes tough,
Where you may say that you have had enough,
Where you may fall and need a lift,
Where the hurt of your pains may leave you stiff. -
38. The Man In The Mirror
Who is that man?
Staring back at me
Is he a part of my past?
Or who I am destined to be?Featured Shared StoryDude, I understand completely. Sometimes I don't know who I am or who I'm supposed to be.
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39. Take A Step Back
Take a step back,
Learn how to breathe.
Take a step back
And just be.Featured Shared StoryThis was a beautiful poem about taking control. I deeply enjoyed this, especially because at the moment, I am going under quite a large amount of stress. There is a huge exam that includes...
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40. Seeking Peace
I am broken,
Shattered into irreparable pieces.
Who is going to save me?
When will all of this cease?
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