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Say the Wrong Things

September 12, 2009
By Kristine PLATINUM, Edmond, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
"You've got to love what you've got while you've got it."

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Why do I always say the wrong thing?
I want to sound composed and controlled
But I panic
What to say?!
I ramble
It’s terrible
It’s horrible
I hate the silence
It’s awkward
How can I amend this?
They say it gets better with time
But is been time
Lots of time
But I still always say the wrong things

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