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A Labor Of Love

February 1, 2014
By Tannmann3118 PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
Tannmann3118 PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"The sky is falling, the wind is calling, stand for something or die in the morning." - Kendrick Lamar


All this work and meeting deadlines paid off,
Now I'm making headlines.
Blood, sweat, and tears intertwine,
This feeling's divine!
Diverting effort to difficulties pays dividends.
Depends on how hard you work to achieve an end.
Spending time, toiling and training
Blood boiling, body straining
I'm explaining how not to deal with disdain
I'll die before defunct thoughts of defeat infect my brain.
My brain. My heart, soul, and spirit.
They all come together with such power, you should fear it.
A motivated man can muscle through mountains,
That's how I account for the downpour of debris.
I level everything in my path, feel free to see
how much I revel in each completed checklist.
An hour of sleep, a good breakfast, and I'm off and reckless.
Respect this: expect mister middle class,
your average joe,
Think he's merely mediocre,
But he'll be something historic, in a rhetorical sense
Since being historic while still breathing isn't in the past tense.
Past, present, and beyond,
When it matters most I will respond.


The author's comments:
Hard work trumps all.

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on Feb. 10 2014 at 6:03 pm
ChrisJ PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.&rdquo;<br /> - Martin Luther King Jr.

Don't mention it!

on Feb. 6 2014 at 7:51 pm
Tannmann3118 PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
38 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The sky is falling, the wind is calling, stand for something or die in the morning.&quot; - Kendrick Lamar

Thanks, chris!

on Feb. 6 2014 at 3:31 pm
ChrisJ PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
24 articles 15 photos 289 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.&rdquo;<br /> - Martin Luther King Jr.

You're good man, really good. I like how deep you get with your wording, keep up the good work!