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ShaolinsOnlyPoet Junior Member
since 2003-02-17
Posts 31Brooklyn, New York |
I was born to question life, and alive to feel deeply. I praised God for all that was beautiful and right, I pondered solutions to rescue myself from my self-created plight. I fixed what I could, feeling happy and free, The rest I left for later, but never left be. This is and was and has always been me. Much of my life so far has been schooling But there were lessons, in and out of school, for learning. The biggest lesson I`ve learnt thus far; I am what I make myself, what I exude from inside Not what people - looking in - looking down - decide At first, of me, was said; "An excellent student, can go anywhere" Then a step past, my `social class`; "Will never reach far, let`s hope she`ll be fair" At first; self-confidence soaring A step further; my faith stumbled then fell crashing "We can`t all be of high caliber" said someone so bold, With tears in my eyes, did as I was told: Which is; I failed, I struggled...I despaired. A barrier I couldn`t penetrate, sand that pulled me in "Who are you? You are nothing. You will never win." Like a phoenix, I died then I rose, with the help of the one who fanned the flame A step further; "My, such talent, such caliber, what`s her name?" They heard it and heard it and never forgot again. I was at the top of my class, of my school, of my country, I realized it was there, all along, inside me It took me a while but I accepted this fact, I`m ABOVE AVERAGE, perhaps better than that. As someone born to question life; I question `perhaps` I`ll find out what`s in me and chart my own maps. Pursuing `all I can be`, with God as my guide, I`ll find and do and make myself; and that I`ll exude from inside. [This message has been edited by ShaolinsOnlyPoet (03-28-2003 12:22 AM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Shaolin - this IS amazing! Why not consider a vote? Hmmm . . . extremely uplifting - I wish only that my son will one day grow to have the attitude you display so beautifully here - good for you! xxoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...definitely "Above Average"!---both you and the poem!  Peace & Light, Earth Angel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The biggest lesson I`ve learnt thus far; I am what I make myself, what I exude from inside Not what people - looking in - looking down - decide And that's a lesson some never learn. *S* This... and you... are definitely above average. *S* |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, you and this poem are above average.  Hugs, Ethel |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Ah! You've learned at least half the lesson, what you think is what you become. The other half is that, what you say to another may be what they become. Very well done. |
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Pascal Member
since 2003-03-30
Posts 54Ontario, Canada |
WOW....amazing. Excellent poem and agree with the others, well above average. Well done! Pascal |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
great poem Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I would love to see this in the book! |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Perfect for the book....Very nice!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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