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this was written by my daughter when she was about 13 or 14

a couple places you can not read it so here it is and it was when she was 14 just about to turn 15 I Am More I am more than what I do or say I am more than the outer skin you see each day. I am more than a person you pass by I am more than my determination not to cry. I am more than my lack of grace I am more than the frown upon my face. I am more than the lies you tell your friends I am more than my heat's desire to mend. I am more than the mistakes I make I am more than the criticism I have to take. I am more than my fight to be the best I am more than my tendency to obsess. I am more than judgments made at first glances I am more than all my last chances. I am more than a place in your heart I am more than all the things that set me apart. I am more than you will ever know I am more than the feelings I will never show. I am more than the labels stuck on me I am more than what you thought I'd be. Nicole Janelle Abb Copyright ©2005 Nicole Janelle Abb

this one is by one of my favorite poets Shel Silverstein.