I wonder, when you get out,
will things be the same?
Will you be the dad that I know,
or will you be someone else 'cause jail changed your soul?

- Sydnie L. Jackson

Prison

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Quote from “The Loner” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/88689

She hides her tears
behind her smile.
She hides her fears
behind her laugh.

- Marielle B. Adolfo

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Quote from “A Plea For Hurting Teens” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/81203

Hurting teens are everywhere.
All they need is someone who cares,
someone they can trust,
or grief will sweep them away like dust.

Katie M. Elliott

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Alone

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Quote from “Can Anybody Hear Me?” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/82104

I want someone to hold me,
but I’m the only one here.
I want someone to listen to me,
but I'm the only ear.

Katie M. Elliott

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Alone

Quote

I was never really insane
except upon occasions
when my heart was touched

Edgar Allan Poe

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Mental Illness

Quote

Nobody realizes
that some people
expend tremendous energy
merely to be normal.

Albert Camus

Quote

Mental Illness

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Quote from “Disappear ” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/43634

I'm tired of crying
because I feel alone.
I need someone
who knows how it feels to be alone.

- Brooke Waldon

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