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What I Believe In

October 4, 2010
By ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
<3


I am sitting here wondering
“Should I listen?
Is what you’re saying really
That Important?”

What kind of authority
Do you even have over me?
Why should I listen to any word
That spews freely and unopposed from your mouth?

Why should I not
Stand up and counter your claims?
Why can’t I tell you
“You’re WRONG!”

It’s easier to think these things
Than standing up
And ranting my words
Which would surely be contradicted

So I silently sit
Internally battling my options
“Is it worth it?
Should I tell him he’s wrong?”

I think
And I think
And I think
Can I do it?

I stand up.


The author's comments:
I want this to empower people to stand up for what they believe in

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on Nov. 3 2010 at 3:14 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
29 articles 0 photos 204 comments

Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
<3

well i cant wait for the game on friday I'm gonna come see yall!

on Nov. 2 2010 at 5:32 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."

Awwwww pobresita!!!! I'd do just about anything to get you back on colorguard!!! :( we, honest to God, NEED you! Bcuz then we'd would have at least 5 outta 12 people that cared :/

on Nov. 2 2010 at 4:11 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
29 articles 0 photos 204 comments

Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
<3

that'd be great. it'd be SUPER great if you could get me back on colorguard! I'd be the happiest girl in the world!

on Nov. 1 2010 at 4:03 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."

Awww poor Ellyn hates school!!!! I could kidnap you and sign you back up in mexia :)

on Oct. 18 2010 at 3:13 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."

Yeah! It's SUPER powerful!!! Powerful enough to give me goosebumps! :) hehe I looooooove it!!!!!!!

on Oct. 18 2010 at 11:53 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
29 articles 0 photos 204 comments

Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
<3

Thanks!!!!!! I'm so happy it got posted.... does it seem like stuff gets posted faster during the school year? it does to me!!! thanks for the comment! You jsut made my day!!! :>

on Oct. 18 2010 at 6:27 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Wow Elly. This is powerful and I can DEFINITELY relate - as can many people. Your writing blows me away as usual <3