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I Am Different Than You

I'M DIFFERENT FROM YOU I'm different from you you won't understand why you dont even see it but knowing it makes me cry I'm different from you you ask what i mean I tell you you're normal a statement to you, obscene I'm different from you i feel lowly and ashamed you ask how can that be it's the result when you hold the blame I'm different from you hurt, alone and feel guilt over nothing i've done but a tower around me it's built I'm different from you how lucky for you i see if you stood where i came from you'd think different of me I'm different from you so the real me hides i must guess at what's normal and act so then the fear in me subsides I'm different from you my story would make you doubt simple humanity for one thing and why this you never knew about I'm different from you right from the gate my life was changed it was already too late. 1/22/21

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Date: 4/27/2021 11:39:00 AM
This poem is not about race or religion. It's about abuse. Those who are familiar will see that, but to others it may seem like something else and my apologies for that. I'm only expressing my views/thoughts/feelings. I am not trying in any way to offend anyone.
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Date: 4/4/2021 12:04:00 PM
The "Us against Them" god of the Middle East has won another round. Please focus on what you share in common with others! Aloha! Rico
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Lesa Rodden
Date: 4/27/2021 11:41:00 AM
I'm sorry for your misunderstanding of my poem. I posted a comment on my intentions. Thank you for your time in commenting.
Date: 4/3/2021 5:39:00 PM
love this so much it really hit me and i love the repetition
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Lesa Rodden
Date: 4/27/2021 11:40:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Date: 4/3/2021 1:58:00 PM
We're all different really, some have more pain and sorrow than others, - God heals and comforts with a gentle whisper. Just have faith. Your poem is beautiful, though sad... God bless you always. Love, Gina
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Lesa Rodden
Date: 4/27/2021 11:40:00 AM
Thank you, Regina for your kind words. I appreciate your time...... Lesa

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