Bite Your Lip

by Jess   Oct 28, 2011


"Bite your lip",
Momma always told me.

I grew up to believe,
that crying is for the weak.

"Just keep going, don't give up,"
Papa taught me.

I wont give up,
I will never give in to weakness.

Being strong,
Is more than just holding on.

Happiness is truth,
fake smiles are for the insecure.

I grew up brave,
I always had something to say.

Not one day,
Have I lost my way.

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  • 13 years ago

    by Burning Angel

    This is soo good!!! i really liiked it. it had alot of inspiration in it. and it is just amazing to be able to read it!!!

  • 13 years ago

    by A lonely soul

    Bravo! girl. I am amazed each time when I see someone so young with the bravado of the fearless Joan of Arc. 5/5

  • 13 years ago

    by Amreen

    Oh wonderful...!
    I must say this poem possess inspiration and you really have the power to influence in the right way through your poem,I felt it...keep it up..!

  • 13 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    This well written poem is original and matches your profile to a T. I enjoyed pondering the deep meaning and loved the style

  • 13 years ago

    by Jenni

    I didn't really expect this, but I am quite glad that I came across this poem because it's definately encouraging and relateable. I love the strenght of your words and the spirit in this poem. I don't only like the message you convey, but also the flow of this poem. Well done!

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