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For Once

November 4, 2013
By MiaMiya GOLD, Lexington, Texas
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MiaMiya GOLD, Lexington, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
I don't need easy, I just need possible. ~Bethany Hamilton

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My moves are never balanced
I always seem to fall
Once I think I've made it through
There's always another wall

My words are never clear
I'm hardly ever heard
Once I think I've made my point
Nobody's heard a word

My looks aren't all that great
I get looks here and there
Once I think I look my best
Nobody wants to stare

My smarts are probably average
But I always try my best
Just when I think I've got it
I rank below the rest

I never seem to shine
In anything I've ever done
Why can't I just for once
Shine brighter than someone

© Emily L., Redmond, OR

The author's comments:
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try someone's always got the upper hand? Well I guess that's life for you..
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