Hey everyone, I had a little idea from reading the thread, 'Poet'. I think, lets have a poetry contest. Only our own words, our own work. No plagerizing, if you cheat we will tell because I have enough Poetry books to know, trust me. So let the contest begin! As for my poem:

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How many times does life stabbed you back
After you've done wrong, repentence you lack
Moving like silence, head turned away
Looking for safety, a haven to stay

But hiding is sinful
You look straight on
Life has you cornered
And so has your wrong

But out of the darkness
A light for the stray
A shining light for the homeless
And for you it will stay

A banner that waves
A nation that stands
Those who bear false witness
Are still welcomed with open hands

You call it your homeland
Your nation
Where you're fathers died
American the beautiful
Stand tall in your pride
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