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What is Life?

May 5, 2014
By Lyevoh BRONZE, Elgin, Illinois
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Lyevoh BRONZE, Elgin, Illinois
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&quot;Don&#039;t talk to me like you know me. Talk to me like you love me.&quot; <br /> -Iain Thomas

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One deep breath
In
Out
Hold
Choke
Realize you are alive
Smile
Frown
Cry
Laugh
Notice your emotions
Love
Hate
Envy
Pride
Hold on tight
Welcome
Enjoy
Hello
Bye
This is life

© Courtney K., Bethel Park, PA

The author's comments:
This piece is one I wrote just recently. And it was inspired by me asking myself, "What is life?"
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