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Perseverance

September 6, 2014
By MalaikaJ GOLD, Cloquet, Minnesota
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MalaikaJ GOLD, Cloquet, Minnesota
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I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. - James Michener

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Amazing things don't happen with one big push.

Books aren't written in day,

skyscrapers aren't built in a week.

Everything fabulous takes perseverance,

hard work, determination.

We can't be best friends in one afternoon,

love can't bloom at first sight.

Everything valuable takes time,

thought, purpose.

Babies aren't independent in a month,

forests don't grow in a year.

Everything wonderful takes patience,

care, and perseverance.

© Alexis R., Clarkdale, AZ

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MalaikaJ GOLD said...
on Nov. 5 2014 at 8:57 am
MalaikaJ GOLD, Cloquet, Minnesota
19 articles 2 photos 127 comments

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I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. - James Michener

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Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback. :)
Dante_Aleman GOLD said...
on Nov. 3 2014 at 3:19 pm
Dante_Aleman GOLD, Torrington, Wyoming
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You're welcome!
MalaikaJ GOLD said...
on Oct. 29 2014 at 10:12 am
MalaikaJ GOLD, Cloquet, Minnesota
19 articles 2 photos 127 comments

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I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. - James Michener

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Thank you so much! I actually haven't written much in the last couple of months, but I've gotten so much positive feedback, I'm going to work at it again. Thank you!
Dante_Aleman GOLD said...
on Oct. 28 2014 at 3:51 pm
Dante_Aleman GOLD, Torrington, Wyoming
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This was great! Amazing look into how the things that mean the most to us take the most time in care, keep writing you have an insightful way of thinking! I love how much power is packed into this short poem, keep writing!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
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I really liked this, it was very descriptive, and full of truth. :) Everything takes time, and everything beautiful needs a perserverer CX Great job getting yourt point across, it made t5he whole poem quite well-written and flaw-free. Keep up the good work! :)