Me Against the World

To the world, I am nothing;
But to someone, I am everything;
In this world, I have no right;
But for someone, I am all bright.

This world, infernal fire;
But enduring, internal desire;
This world, dark as death;
But remaining, an arc of strength.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Good morning Safari and thank you for sharing this amazing poem with us. Love, Carol
Nash Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Strong! I like the arrangement of the poem.
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