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July 5, 2012
By Kae25 GOLD, Baytown, Texas
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"Good men don't need rules. Today's not the day to find out why I have so many." -The Doctor (Doctor Who)

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I knew once who I was

but discouraged by others
I ventured off
stumbled and fell into a hole
became lost among the doubt
was crippled by fear
and died inside

I knew once

© Christine E., Pequannock, NJ

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Padoodallee GOLD said...
on Oct. 28 2012 at 9:50 pm
Padoodallee GOLD, Haven, Kansas
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This is so great. Other people make limitations for us, and we usually follow them. I love the simplicity