If only you would notice, how I ache behind my smile.

If only you could know
The things I long to say
If only I could tell you
What i wish i could convey
It's in my every glance
My heart's an open book
You'd see it all at onceIf only you would look....

I want to tell you things only you would understand.
I want to tell you what goes on in my head when no one else understands.
I want to be in a place where I belong.
Nothings ever right here anymore.
I dont fit in.
But maybe if you were here, you would


Maybe if you would stop thinking about yourself it would be ok.
Maybe if you think about helping someone else.
Maybe if you would rather be together.
Maybe if you thought about me.

Im not good at anything.
My dreams are crushing.
The love is dying.
Im giving up hope, so Im going to stop trying

If only you could glimpse
The feeling that I feel
If only you would notice
What I'm dying to reveal
The dreams I can't declare
The needs I can't deny
You'd understand them all
If only you would try



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Speak Your Truth.

Why do so many teenagers feel the need to use Labels? Labels have created many problems in the teenage world. The materialistic society we live in today, has made us care more about what others think instead of our own opinions. Being labeled a Goth, Prep, Disney Freak, Thespian, Gangsta, Skater, Emo, Jock, and Nerd have caused unnecessary drama and confusion in our teenage world today. The labels they name us, reflect our interests. Not all are false, but the names are still hurtful. Being named for reasons such as; the clothes you wear, the friends you have, the place you live in, or even for the interests you have is unfair and causes teenagers to lack individuality. Being an individual is difficult do to the pressure of a highly influential teenage world.

From middle school to high school the barriers and social statuses of our lives are changed due to labels. From being best friends with a Jock, you can be removed from their social status to being in the Emo clique. Just because you wear, a black band t-shirt. But then if you wear too much black you can be moved into the Goth crowd. Labels have ruined some of the best friendships teenagers could have. Of course, there are still the friendships through opposing cliques, but it is frowned upon in today’s teenage society. The friendships that survive through the labels, are of people who don’t conform with the norm.

The teenagers that go against the grain, and follow the beat of there own drummer, are the transcendentalists of today’s teenage world. People, who feel the need to run our lives with materialistic labels, need a reality check. Just because someone doesn’t own Playstation 3 or that $500 Coach bag doesn’t mean they don’t have a great life. I think you should live your life to the fullest and don’t worry about anything else. Forget the labels that the teenage world creates to keep us grounded. Our lives should be what we want and nothing should come between you and your dreams. Whether it’s the labels of today’s world , or the influence of others opinions on you don’t change yourself just to fit in.

"reach for the moon, because even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars"

The Stage

The lights go on.
There heat coming down on me.
Then I step out from the wing,
I say my first line,
and I'm free.

The seats are empty.
Not to my Suprise.
My friends are behind me.
Our nerves are all shot.
We're all trying to impress the 3 pairs of onlooking eyes.

Their looking.
Their watching.
With nothing more but a blink.
My lines coming up.
Crap!
I shouldn't need to think.

I nail it.
I'm fine.
It was only just nerves.
But wait,
We need to dance.
She had told us to make smoother curves.

The dust from the curtain still appears on the stage,
As I finish the words I've memorized from the page.

I go off with a smile,
To my friends back in the wing.
The audience of three call us back out.
To congratulate us and say
Your all great, with no doubt.

I don't know why we've stressed out so much.
I mean its just a rehearsal,
The shows in 2 months.