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Be Yourself

September 7, 2009
By gina_star BRONZE, Turnersville, New Jersey
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You may see other people
And think, “If only I was that.”
If you follow someone else’s path
You may get lost in the dark.
There’s a place for you somewhere
And you just have to find it.
The only way your light can shine
Is if you construct your own path.
He who is authentic
Will support you in your journey.
So just show your genuine self
And your garden will flourish.

© Katlyn B., Highland Village, TX

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Really, this was inspired by life.
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