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A Little Prayer

December 10, 2010
By justsmileanddance PLATINUM, Montgomery, Alabama
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justsmileanddance PLATINUM, Montgomery, Alabama
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Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
-Albus Dumbledore

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Adrenaline pulses through my veins
closing my eyes,
I say a little prayer.
for perfection,
for applause.
I take my place
as the music begins.
perfection fills my body
applause greets my ears.
I say a little prayer.
of thanks.

© Jenna R., Bethesda, MD

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justsmileanddance PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 1 2011 at 2:10 pm
justsmileanddance PLATINUM, Montgomery, Alabama
28 articles 42 photos 67 comments

Favorite Quote:
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
-Albus Dumbledore

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thanks! :)
peachy37 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 1 2011 at 9:34 am
peachy37 BRONZE, Opelousas, Louisiana
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"The ones we love never truly leave us." --Albus Dumbledore

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." --Marcel Proust

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Awww. I love this. Short but sweet. :)