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Being An Adult

May 20, 2011
By MariaP. GOLD, Ham Lake, Minnesota
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MariaP. GOLD, Ham Lake, Minnesota
11 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein

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Stuck,
But they don't know it.
Afraid,
But they won't admit it.
Unhappy,
But they won't face it.
They are stuck in complacency.
They are afraid to change.
They are unhappy with their lot.
I will not become them.
I will not agree,
To grow up,
On their terms,
Of being an adult.

The author's comments:
I watch adults who are so AFRAID of change. I LONG for change! Yes, it can be awful sometimes but change is the most tangible proof that we are moving forward instead of staying put or losing ground. I don't just want to change myself and the world, I want to inspire other to change as well.
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MariaP. GOLD said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 2:04 pm
MariaP. GOLD, Ham Lake, Minnesota
11 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein

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Thanks ElleNicole (: I will definitley check yours out. Check out my other work if you wish (:
ElleNicole BRONZE said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 1:35 pm
ElleNicole BRONZE, St. Louis, Missouri
2 articles 0 photos 107 comments

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"My role in society, or any artist's or poet's role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all."

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It's good, well done. =)

Check out my poem 'Change'?

MariaP. GOLD said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 2:15 pm
MariaP. GOLD, Ham Lake, Minnesota
11 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein

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please rate guys!