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If I gave myself a chance Like the chance I gave you Would I deceive myself the way you deceived me If I loved myself The way my friends loved me Would I see the things They see in me? If I cut myself a little deeper Would the pain be too much to bear Or would I hide my sorrow behind a smile And fight off a friend's knowing stare If I didn't wake up tomorrow Would anyone notice I was gone? Would they bury me in the ground, Say a prayer and move on? If I could hear their thoughts And know exactly how they feel inside Could I trust that they love me And not have to hide? If I could let the past go Leave all the pain behind Could I start all over And heal my hurting mind? 09-12-2006

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Darleen Bilyeu

Date: 3/5/2009 11:15:00 AM

truly a wonderfull write!!! with a great senseof emotion!!!

Hana Ryusaka

Date: 2/22/2009 2:27:00 PM

I love the meaning in this poem. I think we've all been there -with insecurities like this, and it's usually caused by experiences. I wish I could start all over... haha. Thanks so much for the comment on "Waiting". I really appreciate the support.

Julie Brown

Date: 2/19/2009 9:15:00 AM

this poem was actually written while thinking of a friend of mine who struggles with life and insecurities. I hoped this would help her see what her friends saw in her- a wonderful person.

Linda Etling

Date: 2/19/2009 7:52:00 AM

There are a lot of what if's here I have felt some of these thoughts. But I turned to God for help and now I don't worry what others think just what God thinks.....It takes strength to get to this point in life. I am sure there are many who can relate to this. This is a touching poem..... Thank you for you kind words on my poetry too. This will be a fun site to meet others and read their thoughts on life through poetry....