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btraudt416 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter about one way you feel misunderstood 3 months ago
The Day My Childhood Ended
the day my childhood ended
seems a bit strong
dont be offended
because it might not be wrongthroughout my whole life
i was told that i cant
be this or do that
which leaves me to rantbeing a young leader
doesnt make me bossy
i can take charge
and be a bit saucyjust because im confident
and believe that im great
doesnt mean you arent too
sorry you cant relatei might think im the best
but i know there are better
say youre impressed
that im such a go-getterfighting for myself
and what i know i deserve
doesnt mean that im full of it
because i have nerveto say the things i feel
or know to be true
its not going to my head
just because its not youon one hand i should speak up
but then when i do
somehow im trying to fight
if only you knewthat might not be the case
actually its not at all
im being misunderstood
and made to feel smalli know thats not the intention
i dont want you to think
im saying youre wrong
or making a stinkover the years i have grown
into the person im supposed to be
even if im doing it alone
soon you will seethe day my childhood ended
isnt to be negative
instead its to show
that im changing the narrativeVoting is open!
Voting ends June 23, 2025 11:59pm
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Brittney, your confidence and desire to lead are such admirable qualities, and the fact that you realized them at a young age makes them even more impressive. I’m sure that you’ve encountered those who would try to bring you down, but I’m glad that you have the drive to rebuke their negativity. Thank you for sharing this inspiring piece!
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Thank you so much Emmy!
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straudt submitted a contest entry to
Write a love letter to something (not someone) that you love 4 months, 2 weeks ago
To the thing that gives me life
To the thing that gives me life, the energy within everything that is. My love for you transcends all dimensions, time, and space. I have always felt love for you, but it took me a while to understand you. Growing up, others taught me that your love was conditional and if I was not obedient, then it would no longer be there, but I never believed that. So instead, I let your love live inside of me until I understood it for myself.
You are the reason for life on Earth and the feelings within my body. Because of you, the wind blows and the sun shines. I can feel sadness while also feeling joy, fear while also feeling courage. You are the reason I feel immense peace when staring at the sky. There are no conditions for your love because you are just that: love. The intensity you carry brings people together; creates life on Earth; brings purpose.
Your love is what we are here to find and connect with. A journey that is made specifically for you. Everything always comes back to you. My heart skips a beat thinking of how intense my love for you is because it is simply all that I am. I long for a greater awareness that your love exists and for those to feel it the way I do, because it is what keeps me going. I will dedicate my entire life to sharing my love for you with those around me. My purpose is to show others they can also feel the same love for you as I do.
Universe, you are the reason I live and I would simply not exist without you. Continue sharing your love with me because it is the best feeling I have ever felt. It is strong enough to move mountains and create miracles, but we must accept it. My greatest accomplishment is letting you into my heart, and you will forever be there with me. I love you Universe.
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Samantha, this is a sweet and moving letter to the universe. While it can be difficult to pinpoint precisely what the universe does for us, we would not exist without it. It allows us to feel and experience life like nothing else. I hope that your love for the universe continues to grow! Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Thank you Emmy! I appreciate your kind words!
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