Inspirational Poem by Teens

Poem About Rising Above Adversity

Hi, my name is Katie and I am 15 years old. Like all people, I have a story. I can relate to this poem. I hope others can too and that it is an inspiration to them!

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I love this poem because it really describes how I feel.... I always try to make sure to please everyone else and never show people how I really feel.. I write poetry and I hope you continue...

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Believe, Don't Give Up

Published by Family Friend Poems January 2009 with permission of the Author.

There is a boy who lives on the streets,
always alone and never enough to eat.
When he walks down the road,
he makes sure his confidence shows.
But when he's under the bridge and all alone,
tears fall down his cheeks and he feels scared and weak.
But he won't let that bring him down.

There is a girl who looks like she's got it all,
but the truth is people have just never seen her fall.
Always trying to please everyone,
never thinking of herself,
and then disappointment comes and wipes the smile off her face.
But she won't let that bring her down.

There is a woman who is being physically abused.
Days later when the pain sets in,
you can see a purple bruise.
On the outside she's laughing,
but on the inside she's screaming for help.
She tries to act as if it's fine,
give him more time, he'll see the light,
but here's the night, and it never ends.
But she won't let that bring her down.

United they stand,
hand in hand,
with all their heartaches and insecurities.
They've cried so many tears,
had so many fears,
but now it's time to just believe.

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