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Straight Ahead

January 30, 2011
By Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
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Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
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But the funny thing about it is I ain&#039;t even start yet<br /> I&#039;m only using my mind I ain&#039;t even use my heart yet<br /> I just evolved I ain&#039;t speaking theoretically <br /> -Keys &quot;Dear Dummy&quot;

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I ain't blinded by no fear.
I can see so clear.
Through these opened eyes.
Bright as a ray,
and clear as day.
I can see this path just ahead.
I don't know what's ahead
But I know I can face that road,
And still hold my own.
Cause streaming through these veins is a warrior,
not afraid to bleed
not scared to lead.

The author's comments:
I was inspired to write this after watching/hearing Mayda De Valle's poem "The Gift"
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Anna-Akua SILVER said...
on Aug. 25 2011 at 5:50 pm
Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
9 articles 0 photos 38 comments

Favorite Quote:
But the funny thing about it is I ain&#039;t even start yet<br /> I&#039;m only using my mind I ain&#039;t even use my heart yet<br /> I just evolved I ain&#039;t speaking theoretically <br /> -Keys &quot;Dear Dummy&quot;

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sorry for such a late response. THANK YOU, i just felt very strong and independent when i wrote this.
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 6:08 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
40 articles 2 photos 1632 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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Your words hold all the brave strength of several civil rights songs that I am thinking of. And what a smart attitude to hold: "I don't know what's ahead/ But I know I can face that road,/ And Still hold my own." Love it!
Anna-Akua SILVER said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 10:20 pm
Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
9 articles 0 photos 38 comments

Favorite Quote:
But the funny thing about it is I ain&#039;t even start yet<br /> I&#039;m only using my mind I ain&#039;t even use my heart yet<br /> I just evolved I ain&#039;t speaking theoretically <br /> -Keys &quot;Dear Dummy&quot;

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aww thank you :)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 9:16 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Very empowering and confident :)
Anna-Akua SILVER said...
on Apr. 1 2011 at 2:52 pm
Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
9 articles 0 photos 38 comments

Favorite Quote:
But the funny thing about it is I ain&#039;t even start yet<br /> I&#039;m only using my mind I ain&#039;t even use my heart yet<br /> I just evolved I ain&#039;t speaking theoretically <br /> -Keys &quot;Dear Dummy&quot;

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YAY! thanks, u shud check out my other poems! :)
ossiecastro5 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 1 2011 at 12:27 pm
ossiecastro5 PLATINUM, A Single Light In, New Jersey
39 articles 9 photos 68 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;m not saying anything, I&#039;m just saying.

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I like this one.  :)