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Life Lessons

December 27, 2009
By Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
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Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
13 articles 6 photos 49 comments

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Today is the Tomorrow you were worrying about Yesterday. The journey of a lifetime begins with one single step. Negativity is the downfall of dreams. It's not the quantity of friends that matters it's the quality.

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Life isn't always simple,
There is no easy way out.
Sometimes you lose your faith,
And instead you lean on doubt.
First steps are never easy,
Seconds don't always improve.
Few will believe your honesty,
Trust is hard to prove,
Every path has its ups and downs.
Some filled with joy and others pain,
Trials will only make you stronger,
And you'll have lessons to gain.
Take one day at a time,
Don't try to rush right through.
Everyone is here for a reason,
There's a purpose out there for you.

© Denise A., Marblehead, MA

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amahzing_grace GOLD said...
on Nov. 6 2012 at 11:27 am
amahzing_grace GOLD, Prattville, Alabama
12 articles 0 photos 25 comments

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I pay no attention whatever to anybody&#039;s praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings. <br /> -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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*how. lol sorry about that typo!
amahzing_grace GOLD said...
on Nov. 6 2012 at 11:22 am
amahzing_grace GOLD, Prattville, Alabama
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I pay no attention whatever to anybody&#039;s praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings. <br /> -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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I loved ALL of your work. Your work really shows hoe passionate you are about writing. Keep writing! Could you check out some of my work, if you get the chance? :)
Ashish Das said...
on Nov. 17 2011 at 8:13 am
Ashish Das, Ahmedabad, New Jersey
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super man!! dat was an awesome poem

 

Jacee007 GOLD said...
on May. 26 2010 at 11:40 am
Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
13 articles 6 photos 49 comments

Favorite Quote:
Today is the Tomorrow you were worrying about Yesterday. The journey of a lifetime begins with one single step. Negativity is the downfall of dreams. It&#039;s not the quantity of friends that matters it&#039;s the quality.

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Thank U:) my purpose in writing is to touch others lives so it makes my day to know that I made yours:)
Jacee007 GOLD said...
on May. 26 2010 at 11:38 am
Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
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Today is the Tomorrow you were worrying about Yesterday. The journey of a lifetime begins with one single step. Negativity is the downfall of dreams. It&#039;s not the quantity of friends that matters it&#039;s the quality.

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aw thank u:)
princess4ever BRONZE said...
on May. 1 2010 at 1:13 pm
princess4ever BRONZE, Tripoli, Other
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I loved it! this poem made my day. thank you.
T-Rae BRONZE said...
on Apr. 6 2010 at 8:16 pm
T-Rae BRONZE, Altoona, Alabama
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&quot;As far as the east is from the west, so far he hath removed our transgressions from us.&quot; -pslam103:12

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amazing, i lovve this! :)

your very talented!

Jacee007 GOLD said...
on Feb. 23 2010 at 1:44 pm
Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
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Today is the Tomorrow you were worrying about Yesterday. The journey of a lifetime begins with one single step. Negativity is the downfall of dreams. It&#039;s not the quantity of friends that matters it&#039;s the quality.

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Awe thank u vry much:)

Ur comments quite encouraging:)
ps13795 SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 6:16 am
ps13795 SILVER, Baguio, Other
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Your poems are amazing! I read and love every one of them. Thanks for commenting on my poem by the way and i hope you post more. I was really inspired! Keep up the amazing work and take care. :)
Jacee007 GOLD said...
on Jan. 30 2010 at 11:46 am
Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
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Today is the Tomorrow you were worrying about Yesterday. The journey of a lifetime begins with one single step. Negativity is the downfall of dreams. It&#039;s not the quantity of friends that matters it&#039;s the quality.

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Thank you =D
Jacee007 GOLD said...
on Jan. 30 2010 at 11:44 am
Jacee007 GOLD, Westland, Michigan
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Today is the Tomorrow you were worrying about Yesterday. The journey of a lifetime begins with one single step. Negativity is the downfall of dreams. It&#039;s not the quantity of friends that matters it&#039;s the quality.

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Thank you so much! n ya i'll def read n check out ur work! :)
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 28 2010 at 5:38 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
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&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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this poem is very good, and vry tru!!!

good job~ very well written

keep it up (:
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 28 2010 at 1:39 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
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Vry well written:)

n vry true
kristabel BRONZE said...
on Jan. 18 2010 at 7:25 pm
kristabel BRONZE, Sacramento, California
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&quot;To accomplish great things you must not only act but also dream. Not only plan but also believe.&quot;<br /> also<br /> &quot;Life is like a photograph; we use the negatives to develop&quot;

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wow this is amazing and very inspirational. i really like it

maybe i can have some feedback from you on one of my works? thanks