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January 16, 2012
By Mortie PLATINUM, Oak Run, California
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Mortie PLATINUM, Oak Run, California
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Favorite Quote:
Whats The Point?

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I told them
That I had given up
I told him, that i gave up
he said to try harder
I told him that i already
Had. He said not to give up
I told him that sometimes
Giving up just meant
That you were strong enough
To let go. He said not to let go
Because i might
Still have a chance.

© Kevin G., Atlanta, GA

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I wish he would say this to me... </3
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so_joy SILVER said...
on Aug. 16 2012 at 10:08 pm
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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&quot;Be the change you want to see.&quot;

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I say this to myself every day. But how many chances can you get? Great job. You have a lot of talent. Please read,rate,and comment on my poems! Thanks!