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Scared of Living

February 7, 2017
By BenSanko BRONZE, South Plainfield, New Jersey
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I’m not scared of living,
But some people forget to live
We just wish to be the ones
Who achieves greatness
But everyone needs to live
Even the greats strive
To feel alive.

 

I’m not scared of dying,
Because i’ve been truly living
and I'd rather die trying
Then to have never tried at all.

 

I’m not scared of living,

And you shouldn't be either
Because we should all
Live to be euphoric
Live to be extravagant
Live to be ourselves.

© Xiao H., Naperville, IL

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just tryna get out of highschool man. 

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