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May 4, 2010
By Patience97 PLATINUM, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
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Patience97 PLATINUM, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
"People believe that if we really want to eliminate something, focus on that. How much sense does it make for us to give the particular problem all of the energy, as opposed to focusing on trust, love, living in abundance, education, or peace? -Un.

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Another year has passed,
But I feel exactly the same.
I don't excell at anything in particular,
Maybe I'll find it this time.
I don't want to age.
I want to spend the rest of my life,
Just like I am now.
As an adult,
I will be forced to prioritize,
And to put my dreams aside...
I have to act quickly now,
While I'm still strong.
Maybe it's better to prioritize now.
To set some goals in stone,
Before my chances disappear.

© Tatyana Z., Norwood, MA

The author's comments:
This year, I realized that I want to do something uniquie. I want to help people in anyway that I can, and the desire to succeed is overpowering. If you go on living your life as a regular person everyday, is denying yourself of that success. You are asking for a regular job or position. I'd like something more exciting -- maybe just different.
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