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Listen To Me

October 5, 2015
By me__j BRONZE, Oviedo, Florida
me__j BRONZE, Oviedo, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"Language is a more recent technology. Your body language, your eyes, your energy will come through to your audience before you even start speaking." -Peter Guber


We can 

never be champions.

Who says we will, 

there's always someone to beat you

it doesn't matter that

you're pushing your talents full force

all of your tear-inducing mishaps stacked up but

you don't seem to have clarity:

not everyone is born to be a victor

ignore the ones that'll whisper

delve into the exhilirating unknown

it's more gratifying to

be realistic

what's wrong with predictable?

but will you recognize

you aren't what you've made yourself to up to be

you're miles from special

there will be those to proclaim

you're worth more than the king's gold

but they're mistaken

they say to just remain in your microcosm of a comfort zone

and the rest will fall into place

listen to me

(now read from bottom to top, love.)


The author's comments:

As I've gotten older, I've realized that I feel as though I have so many different bosses: teachers, parents, siblings, etc. I've been told that my dreams or goals are out of the question, and that I should shift my focus toward life goals that are more "stable". I've been told what I should and shouldn't care about and what I should and shouldn't chase after. But then I slowly realized that what was really holding me back from chasing what I want was the fact that I would dwell on what they would say instead of fighting it. The moment I flipped my perspective and knew I was more capable then I was given credit for, I took everything they said and reversed it. Now, I have more confidence in myself than ever before. 


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