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January 20, 2012
By kar13 PLATINUM, Mahwah, New Jersey
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kar13 PLATINUM, Mahwah, New Jersey
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&quot;Life may not always be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.&quot;<br /> &quot;Our finger prints don&#039;t fade from the lives we&#039;ve touched&quot;

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Life
It's more than the beat of a heart or the birth of a child
It’s love, laughter, and knowledge
It’s having someone to wake up to in the morning
Having a place to go
Or a a place to stay
It's knowing that with every person you meet
you effect his life in someway
Sometimes it's knowing what you don’t want
To help you find what you really need
Most importantly it's about following your heart
And being spontaneous
Because if you don’t do it
No one else will

© Kat M., Rockville Centre, NY

The author's comments:
It's not about getting a brand new car or a new iPhone. It doesn't matter who you bring to prom or what you get on that math test. Society needs to strip itself of the materialism and start focusing on happiness and love.
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surreality said...
on Feb. 11 2012 at 5:44 pm
Really great poem! I completely agree with your author's comments.
Inksy SILVER said...
on Feb. 11 2012 at 5:26 pm
Inksy SILVER, A, Utah
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This is amazing (: I can really relate to this.. well done. My favorite lines are the last five. It's all about following your heart and being spontaneous.... rules to live by (; 5/5. Could you check out some of my work and rate/comment? I'd really appreciate it!