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Life's Trials

May 22, 2013
By StarGazer9 GOLD, Marana, Arizona
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Favorite Quote:
"Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do."

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The beautiful valley stretched calmly forth
and i traveled through it without a care
I was all alone as i headed north
with no destination and no despair

But my travels led me to a mountain
and, knowing nothing, i started to climb
I did not see that great valley again
for what seemed like an eternities time

I went up and up, away from the ground
Learning every time i stumbled or tripped
Many horrid things tried to tear me down
But i reached the top though my clothes were ripped

Never give up, do the best you can do
Conquer that mountain and learn from it too

© Alyssa L., Muleshoe, TX

The author's comments:
I've learned that we are taught the most from our trials. We face many all of our lives. Might as well face them with with a good attitude.
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StarGazer9 GOLD said...
on Aug. 3 2013 at 4:21 pm
StarGazer9 GOLD, Marana, Arizona
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Favorite Quote:
"Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do."

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I entered this poem in a poetry contest and i was one of the winners! Since i won my poem "life's Trials" is being published in a poetry book full of poems written by teenagers. Thank you all for helping me get to this level!
Pink_Flower said...
on Jun. 8 2013 at 10:34 pm
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Inspiring!