A Childhood StarA Poem by Matt ArtisPolitically Charged PoemThrown into the spotlight at a young age Unaware of the dangers of taking the stage Perceived Invincibility of youth Makes one blind to the future truth Victory after Victory Claiming a place in History When brawn replaces brain Beware the end of reign Holding on to memories Glorious past stories Fading in to legend Succumbing to the end Wearing a mask to hide The cancer ravaging inside Too afraid to see This is the end of thee Like a child star The fall is so far Remnants of greatness for all to see Oh, America, why must this be © 2014 Matt ArtisAuthor's Note
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2 Reviews Added on November 10, 2014 Last Updated on November 10, 2014 AuthorMatt ArtisPittsburgh, PAAboutI have been writing for a few years now. I tend to stray to the political, but it provides me with a healthy release. Thank you for checking out my work. more..Writing
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