what will happen when i cut my locks
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what will happen when i cut my locks
and i answer the phone
and they say
(through all the muffles and static)
"yes you sound lovely dear
you sound so old
so slight
so beautiful"
they tell me that i'm going to be just like my mother
hardworking
headstrong
beautiful
and i only nod with them
ajacent with their wills
but i tell you i will never be what they say
i will follow my creed
i will never be crowned with selflessness
ethics
and i will never be beautiful
no, my sweet onlookers
all my delilahs admiring their sampsons
i am not the person you think i am
but if it makes you happy
i shall smile back
yes, i will smile back.
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You will forget to be kind to the poor
Said Rebbi Zapor
That's why we grow them
That's what they're for |
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Comment by: - 2005-07-27 12:01
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I think at the point of realizing who you are or recognizing your departure from those who have nurtured you is a very interesting subject. This is an absorbing poem and like any great piece of written word you summon a barrel load of questions and thoughts. there is always a grey area, your mum working too hard, trapped in beautiful, you know this, but strenghts and weaknesses always seem to be stated fundamental.
A lovely read. |
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Comment by: - 2005-07-20 00:46
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| You conjure a good metaphor with this, well rendered and nicely paced. We all have to tow the line, pretend to be what people want us to be in order to survive (at least that's the point I get from this!). |
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Comment by: - 2005-07-19 19:24
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| DONT CUT YOUR LOCK BUT DONT DATE A GUY JUST CAUSE YOUR BORED I ALWAYS SAY BUT I DONT DATE GUYS IM A MAN! I AM 27 I HAVE BEEN THERE! |
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Comment by: broKEN - 2005-07-14 18:12
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i think you've already failed at not being beautiful
or am i just a generous beholder? |
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