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Always One Step Behind

May 5, 2013
By Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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I'm always in last place, never better than anyone.



I'm always in last place, trying so hard , but never really there.
Seems to me that I will always be one step behind, doubting and wishing
That one day- I will be victorious, But there's one problem.....

I'm always One Step Behind.

© Michelle W., Ada, MI

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I wrote this because I used to feel the same way, but now that i wrote it out , I'm free.
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Tanis,the,apple SILVER said...
on Oct. 8 2014 at 9:34 pm
Tanis,the,apple SILVER, St.croix Falls, Wisconsin
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&quot;The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at anytime.&quot;<br /> -Mark Twain

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I've felt exactly like that a lot throughout my life and it really hits home when I think about it  
Reese18 SILVER said...
on Jun. 25 2013 at 3:37 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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Thank you all!!  
liberalartist GOLD said...
on Jun. 5 2013 at 9:56 pm
liberalartist GOLD, Stillwater, Minnesota
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Awesome job *very happy face*
Reese18 SILVER said...
on Jun. 1 2013 at 5:37 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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Lol thanks for the * thumbs up * I appreciate it
Happymask PLATINUM said...
on May. 28 2013 at 9:56 pm
Happymask PLATINUM, Pride, Louisiana
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This poem has a longing feel to it... Its so sad. But it's good so here's a posotive comment. *thumbs up*
roseycub BRONZE said...
on May. 17 2013 at 6:46 pm
roseycub BRONZE, Cave Creek, Arizona
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Good first poem!  
Reese18 SILVER said...
on May. 16 2013 at 7:46 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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thanks  
BekahBoo GOLD said...
on May. 16 2013 at 7:06 pm
BekahBoo GOLD, Battle Ground, Washington
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I can completly relate to this. Fantastic Poem.
SunnyDreams BRONZE said...
on May. 16 2013 at 3:27 pm
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i luv it Ali i really do it is how i feel at times
Reese18 SILVER said...
on May. 15 2013 at 10:41 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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I appeciate all of the comments that was posted on my first article, and I will continue! You will see more soon!  
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on May. 15 2013 at 10:37 pm
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This okay, I can see what you were trying to do here, with the repetition. Fell a little flat, but that's okay, it's still good! :D keep it up!
Reese18 SILVER said...
on May. 15 2013 at 10:31 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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thanks  
Kittycatdancer15 BRONZE said...
on May. 15 2013 at 10:29 pm
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great job for your first poem!! you were born a writer.
alone.15.forever said...
on May. 15 2013 at 10:25 pm
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Great job..very well written
Reese18 SILVER said...
on May. 15 2013 at 10:25 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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thank you sooo much. I have more up-comming ,a nd your 2
AugustSummerFling PLATINUM said...
on May. 15 2013 at 9:41 pm
AugustSummerFling PLATINUM, Mylapore, Chennai, Other
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Welcome to TeenInk :) Many people feel this way. As if they're not good enough or pretty enough. But you need to believe in yourself and keep moving ahead :) put in your best and you'll surely get to the top ! Eager to read more of your work :)
Ellodan BRONZE said...
on May. 15 2013 at 7:34 pm
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Loads of emotion in this! Very good!
Reese18 SILVER said...
on May. 15 2013 at 7:18 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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You too, and Im in the process of writing more
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 15 2013 at 7:10 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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I relate to his. I feel the emotion you display. It feels raw and at the same time empowering. It motaivates me to continue to not ve that last person. But aim to be the first. i love it. And you should write more ASAP. Glad to have met you.
Reese18 SILVER said...
on May. 13 2013 at 11:15 pm
Reese18 SILVER, Redford, Michigan
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This is my very first post!Any comments would be great. Thanks