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Kaoru
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where the wild flowers grow

0 posted 2003-08-06 02:05 AM



Do not
educate me
on the ways
my words should be written.

I refuse
your "wisdom",
for minds are
distinguished by difference.

Our fathers,
they have earned no respect.
So we have forgotten,
they spoke to us with iron fists.

I'm not too deeply
concerned with your opinion.
I don't care what you think unless
it interests me.

Selfish, I know..perhaps
I'm just jealous and insecure.
Or maybe I just chose not to
muffle my open mind with
your foolish advice.

I will not sacrifice my pride, nor
my imagination..my senses tell me,
that you aren't worthy of the deed.

Growing up, I've become
intellectually inclined..
I don't often share my thoughts unless
I write.

Don't tell me
where you think I need improvement,
unless you're willing to
improve yourself first.

© Copyright 2003 Meghan Armitage - All Rights Reserved
QjQ
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1 posted 2003-08-06 02:08 AM


very good wisdom,, enjoyed the write..




Ceinwyn
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2 posted 2003-08-06 02:11 AM


exactly..you know...honestly I realized I'm so much better off without ppl's opinions...and their "wisdom" umm you kinda know what I mean? it just doesn't matter to me anymore..woohooo go me and being bitter or something..*grumbles & walks away*

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace
3 posted 2003-08-06 03:00 AM


you tell 'em !!!
JamesMichael
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4 posted 2003-08-06 05:25 AM


Really like the last four lines...james
Ericc
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5 posted 2003-08-06 07:41 AM


Powerful.
Eric

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
6 posted 2003-08-06 09:21 PM


Do not
educate me
on the ways
my words should be written.
...

Don't tell me
where you think I need improvement,
unless you're willing to
improve yourself first.

~*~

Amen.  I go to those who can show me ~
not to those who are jealous and would
strip me of mine...

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