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April 30, 2014
By afloridagirl PLATINUM, Port Orange, Florida
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afloridagirl PLATINUM, Port Orange, Florida
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Maybe the Journey isn't so much about becoming anything but unbecoming everything that isn't really you

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Whatever you are physically,
male or female,
ill or healthy,
strong or weak.
All those things mater less than what
your heart contains.
If you have the soul of a fighter,
you are fighter.
Whatever color, shape, the design of the shad that conceals it,
the flam inside the lamp remains the same,
you are the flame.

© Elise S., Clarksville, MD

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guard-girl GOLD said...
on Feb. 29 2016 at 11:24 am
guard-girl GOLD, Clover, South Carolina
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there were a few spelling and grammar errors; other than that, it had very strong voice, with amazing descriptive imagery :) two thumbs up
k.d.d. SILVER said...
on Nov. 21 2014 at 11:19 am
k.d.d. SILVER, Whichita Falls, Texas
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This peice is beautiful. It really brings out your voice! Please write more!