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"Life, Or So I've Heard"

April 20, 2010
By Starrlyt PLATINUM, Willard, North Carolina
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Starrlyt PLATINUM, Willard, North Carolina
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Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars -Les Brown

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To show emotion of the heart is weakness, Or so I’ve heard. Knowledge is the key to success, Or so I’ve been told.
Vocabulary is a lightning-quick reflex of the mind, Or so I’ve seen.
Anger is hot and rough, Or so I’ve felt.
Bliss is sweet like chocolate, Or so I’ve tasted.
Senses, emotions, thoughts combine to form pain and contentment, divine.
Life in a nutshell is Heaven, and it is Hell.

© Megan C., Nashville, TN

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To me, life is a mixture of good and bad, and I am not complaining. After all, without the bad, nothing would truly be good. It would just...well, be...
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Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on May. 14 2010 at 8:52 am
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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I read this sucker before. very nice. i like the finale to. very nice. youre the best captain(5 stars).