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Forget the Now

March 23, 2013
By RojerThatCat ELITE, Canoga, California
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"We all can be only what we are, nothing more, or less."- Sword of Truth (Kahlan)

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What matters most now
Won't matter in the future
Wait for the present to fade
And move on from there

© Alex D., Phoenix, AZ

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PiperBloo GOLD said...
on Apr. 1 2013 at 7:04 pm
PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
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I like it. I like the diction and i like how so much thought can come from so few words. I don't entirely argree with waiting for the present to fade. But overall i liked it! keep writing!  
LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 31 2013 at 4:18 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Hi, this is great. Something so short and sweet, yet soo much meaning. You're great! Xx!