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November 25, 2011
By Prometheus PLATINUM, East Aurora, New York
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I will be everything.
My very dreams
Reign over the world.

I will do everything.
No task too great,
All challengers cast aside.

I will know everything.
Intellectual power
No man can compare.

I will rule everything
My empire will rise,
Servants trembling at my feet.

Dreams,

Lust,


Power...

Nothing.

I am nothing.
My lofty goals
Far out of reach.

I do nothing.
Every challenge
Fades into loss.

I know nothing.
False wisdom
Condemns me to ignorance.

I rule nothing.
The world spins beyond my control;
I remain just a part of the shrieking multitudes...

Knowledge,

Actions,


Existence...

I can only hope to survive.

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lizlaughluv14 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 5:45 pm
lizlaughluv14 BRONZE, Ny, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there&#039;s so much to smile about.&rdquo; <br /> ― Marilyn Monroe

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Great. It was extremely relatable. Keep on writing. Comment on my work please! Thank youu
Sinc321 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 4:32 pm
Sinc321 BRONZE, Centerville, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Hold the line!&quot;

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good, i like it 
Neytiri GOLD said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 3:05 pm
Neytiri GOLD, Hilo, Hawaii
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Phenomenal. Just phenomenal. Added to my favourites and I absolutely love it. x x x x x x
megsloveslions GOLD said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 2:54 pm
megsloveslions GOLD, Thomasville, Pennsylvania
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really good i liked it, i liked how u switch emotions, going from confidence to failure lol ;)