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April 18, 2013
By Breezey PLATINUM, Orange City, Iowa
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I wish I could run
Like Jessie Owens
And I dream of crossing the finish line
I am training every day
I used to doubt my ability
But now I run with a purpose
I seem to be getting better with every stride
But I’m Going to break records …you’ll see me on your tv

© Lauren J., Phoenix, AZ

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I love running! A hard day in track inspired me to write this poem.
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SimoneSimon SILVER said...
on Apr. 23 2013 at 8:30 pm
SimoneSimon SILVER, Porter Corners, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;A daily Pearly is the key to a happy life&quot;<br /> explanation: Pearly is a cartoon pearl I drew on my friend&#039;s notebook<br /> <br /> &quot; &#039;You can&#039;t repeat the past&#039;....&#039;Can&#039;t repeat the past? Of course you can!&#039; &quot;<br /> - Jay Gatsby

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really cute, like looking into a daydream!  <33 keep writing!  
Mckay ELITE said...
on Apr. 23 2013 at 3:20 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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I too love running. This is empowering. Hope to see you one day at the Olympics!
Breezey PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 23 2013 at 2:40 pm
Breezey PLATINUM, Orange City, Iowa
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Hi! I would love it if you guys would rate my poetry as well as give me comments .... along with improvements! thanks!