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The Little Things

June 11, 2012
By lnsims_98 PLATINUM, Waxhaw, North Carolina
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

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The fingerprint,
The eye,
The strand of hair.
The little things.
Each is different,
Each makes us who we are,
Gives us an identity.
Every little line in a fingerprint,
Every fleck of color in the eye,
Every shade that transitions to another on a strand of hair.
These little things make us who we are.
These little things amaze us.

© Michelle K., Vancouver, WA

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starzforever GOLD said...
on Jun. 22 2012 at 12:23 pm
starzforever GOLD, Sebring, Florida
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being me is the greatest gift

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this poem mad me cry i lovee this poem its so true the little things.
Katie-jo said...
on Jun. 22 2012 at 10:16 am
Katie-jo, Triangle, Virginia
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I really loved the detail in this poem! This was really amazing!

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