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Firstborn

May 20, 2019
By s40047529 BRONZE, Jupiter, Florida
s40047529 BRONZE, Jupiter, Florida
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First in everything,

Sounds pleasing,

It comes with a heavy crown,

Must not let anyone down,

It is not what you are perceiving. 


The author's comments:

As an older sibling, I want people to avoid the implication of if one is first, then one is privileged. This also applies not only to older siblings but also with someone or something that can be easily sterotyped.


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Wehbe said...
on Dec. 1 2020 at 9:52 am
Wehbe, Dearborn, Michigan
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I really like how you said how hard it was to be the oldest of them all and how its very hard.

on Oct. 16 2020 at 10:25 pm
rmswagert BRONZE, Apex, North Carolina
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even though its short its really relatable in a lot of ways

on Jun. 8 2020 at 12:58 am
GeminiPearl BRONZE, Boutte, Louisiana
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I really enjoyed the poetry it's really life felt.

on Jun. 22 2019 at 5:53 pm
jakejh PLATINUM, Murphysboro, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
Don't set boundaries for yourself.
Because building boundaries is only going to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

I love this!!