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February 14, 2012
By beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

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True success measures
how high you bounce back after
hitting rock bottom.

© Rebekah K., Parkesburg, PA

The author's comments:
It was one line from my other poem, Artist's Block: "At my lowest point..." And I was thinking, if you are at the lowest point, then you have nothing left to lose and the only way to go is up!
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This article has 32 comments.

EPluribusUnum DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 17 2012 at 10:22 am
EPluribusUnum DIAMOND, Woodbine, Maryland
59 articles 24 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead;
I lift my lids and all is born again.
(I think I made you up inside my head)."
-Sylvia Plath

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I love this, it is so true! It reminds me of something Atticus would say in To Kill A Mockingbird.
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 15 2012 at 4:28 pm
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
35 articles 0 photos 1398 comments

Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

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That is so great of you! Thank you~
Kinzi GOLD said...
on Mar. 15 2012 at 7:57 am
Kinzi GOLD, Cairo, Other
11 articles 0 photos 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
“There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” -Mother Teresa

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I love it. =] This has been added to my favorites.
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 5 2012 at 11:45 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

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Okay I will! Thanks for your thoughts on my piece~
loveissmiles GOLD said...
on Mar. 5 2012 at 10:41 am
loveissmiles GOLD, Lynn, Indiana
13 articles 0 photos 102 comments

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"I live for the nights I can't remember with the people I will never forget." -Carassisa M-<3

"What the mind can perceive, the body can achieve." -Softball Coach Steve B-

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this is perfect. Don't ever change a thing. Happy to hear some people out there still think positive. Can u please comment on my forum "let me know what you think...not too sure about this one. (comment and i will give feedback)" then any thing else you want to, beside that im not really to picky, im just really unsure about that one. Thank you!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 24 2012 at 5:16 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

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I'm glad you like it!
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD said...
on Feb. 23 2012 at 10:53 pm
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD, Roseville, California
17 articles 1 photo 129 comments

Favorite Quote:
"if you're not 1st you're last"

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TRUTH- you tell it. can I quote you!?(: haha
SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on Feb. 23 2012 at 7:53 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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Favorite Quote:
Never Give Up, And Know That God Will Always Love You!

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Your very welcome:)
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 22 2012 at 11:57 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
35 articles 0 photos 1398 comments

Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

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Awww thank you!
SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on Feb. 22 2012 at 8:52 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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Never Give Up, And Know That God Will Always Love You!

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Wow this is amazing and it is so true! Great Job and please keep up the amazing work!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 21 2012 at 9:32 pm
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
35 articles 0 photos 1398 comments

Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

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Thank you!
Sharkgirl SILVER said...
on Feb. 20 2012 at 10:58 pm
Sharkgirl SILVER, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Favorite Quote:
Brave men may not live forever, but cautious men do not live at all.
Author Unknown

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I don't know hao this could be anymore true:)