Inspirational Poems by Teens - Page 2

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  1. 21. Never Give Up

    • By Becky
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Never give up,
    Never give in.
    Move onward and upward with strength from within.

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    This poem has given me hope, I am currently doing my B tech of which I was about to deregister it because its all seemed so hard to uphill, but reading this poem gave me strength to face...

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  3. 22. Sticks And Stones

    • By Alexander S. Newlin
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Sticks and stones may break my bones,
    but words will never hurt me.
    That old saying is such nonsense.

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  5. 23. Artist In Training

    • By Carly Locke
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2015 with permission of the Author.

    The paint brush is mine
    To have and to hold
    As I stare at the canvas
    I let my story unfold

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    I liked this poem. It was really good and simple but effective. Keep writing.

  6. 24. Never Give In

    • By Greg Thung
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Sometimes in life the road becomes slippery and you tumble and fall.
    But don't lose heart; just get up and forget it all.

    When you think you've had enough and can't take anymore,

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    This is a nice poem! My friend has lost a lot, and I know this will make them feel better. Keep writing!

  7. 25. Mirror

    • By Matthew Young
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015 with permission of the Author.

    You see a girl
    Who is crying for help.
    She thinks she's alone.
    She hurts herself.

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  8. 26. Peace To Me

    • By Esther Ayisire
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2015 with permission of the Author.

    When I think of peace, I see myself in a world where I can truly be myself,
    Who I choose to be, where I can just let go and be comfortable with who I am

    A world with no hatred, racism, or pain

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    Preach preacher, preach. As an African American girl, I say this: We want peace! We want peace! We want peace!

  9. 27. Heartbreak Toward New Light

    • By Kelsey Albrecht
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2015 with permission of the Author.

    You made me trust you,
    You made me love you,
    You made me dream that you were the one for me.

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    • Rating 4.21
  10. 28. Isn't It Right? We Are Equal

    • By Jennifer Byrne
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2014 with permission of the Author.

    Isn't it right that every child should have a bed,
    To have a roof over their head?
    Isn't it right that every child
    Should be shown affection,

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  11. 29. Follow Your Heart

    • By Diksha Lohiya
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2013 with permission of the Author.

    I have my own dreams
    and my own desires.
    Something for which I'm keen,
    want to set the world on fire.

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    I can understand you. Most of the Indian parents are like that. I, too, have a huge dream on which I am working on. My three friends and I have a dream, so we are getting more perfect on our...

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  12. 30. There Is Hope

    • By Bethany G.
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2013 with permission of the Author.

    There's this girl.
    She never gives up on you.

    She loves everyone the same,

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    This hit me hard. I always try to make others happy, I'll smile, I'll listen, I'll make sure that they know they're loved. When it comes to myself, though, I never let anyone see how deep...

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  13. 31. Found

    • By Ronni Merriweather
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I know I'm smiling, but don't take it for what it seems
    'Cause the only time I'm happy is when I'm in my dreams
    'Cause my life is that lonely kid cast out in the shadows.
    Full of tears, frowns, and many lost battles.

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    I can definitely relate because for five years of my life I was in and out of mental hospitals for cutting and taking pills but also for feeling super depressed. I do hope you find your way...

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  14. 32. Your Worth

    • By Caitlyn Morton
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2012 with permission of the Author.

    They say never give up.
    Never give in.
    Keep fighting that fight
    So the devil doesn't win.

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    I love your poem, Caitlyn! A while ago I was searching for lyrics or poems to use for my composition for my music GCSE, and I stumbled upon your poem and was instantly inspired by your words...

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  15. 33. Hold Your Heart

    • By Ashley Bahr
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2012 with permission of the Author.

    Remember those days when you were young?
    Life was as easy as it could be.
    There were laughs and stories and dreams.
    You saw the sunshine and you were free.

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    I love your poem! After my Dad left and I started to get bullied, I stopped believing in God. In my mind, there was no such thing as Christ. So after I moved schools my sophomore year in high...

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  16. 34. True Feelings

    • By Wesley
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2012 with permission of the Author.

    What do you do when your world falls apart,
    When your secrets rip and tear at your heart?
    What happens when the truth becomes a lie,
    When your own happiness you defy?

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  17. 35. I Heard The Voices Scream

    • By Keisha Swafford
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I heard the voices scream
    “Nigger, best shut your mouth.”
    When prejudice ran wild
    While hatred ruled the south

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  18. 36. I Follow My Dreams

    • By Delilah
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2011 with permission of the Author.

    I get laughed at,
    I get ignored,
    I often feel trapped,
    and I keep my thoughts stored.

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    Hello,
    It's a year late in response, and I apologize for that. I haven't checked on this poem for 5 years. I am 20 now...I gave up my love for writing. The world has beaten me down and...

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  19. 37. Time Will Pass

    • By Janelle
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2009 with permission of the Author.

    Life is something you cannot fake.
    You live and learn from each mistake.
    Sunny days or cloudy skies,
    Happy greetings or sad goodbyes.

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    I have a best friend, and her name is Lilley. When I met her, I found out that she also had a problem with cutting, like me. One day her boyfriend, Robert, wanted to talk to me. He asked why...

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  20. 38. Believe, Don't Give Up

    • By Katie
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2009 with permission of the Author.

    There is a boy who lives on the streets,
    always alone and never enough to eat.
    When he walks down the road,
    he makes sure his confidence shows.

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    I love this poem because it really describes how I feel.... I always try to make sure to please everyone else and never show people how I really feel.. I write poetry and I hope you continue...

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  21. 39. I Am Beautiful

    • By Keisha Swafford
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2008 with permission of the Author.

    I am beautiful,
    I am powerful,
    I am desireable,
    Boys love me,

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  22. 40. Just Because


    • By Angie M Flores
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Just because I have never done drugs, doesn't mean I'm not cool.
    Just because I am a virgin, doesn't make me lame.
    Just because I'm not a fighter, doesn't mean I'm weak.
    Just because I am not a party girl, doesn't mean I can't hang.

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    It's a really cool poem, kudos to you. Anytime, I think about composing one, I cry buckets instead. Being a teen is really difficult.

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