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May 14, 2010
By ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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It's good, inspiring
Or so they say.
Yet, tears roll down my face
I liked you the old way

When you:
Smiled with your eyes
Hugged like it was our last goodbye
Held back your tears when you wanted to cry.
When you didn't act that much like a guy.

I hate that you're:
Cocky, egotistical
Arrogant, superficial
Like I'm a waste of your time.
When Change comes along
Friendships shouldn't be compromised.

Just when I think you'll never be the same,
I see a glimpse of the old you
And my pain fades away

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True story.
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MelanieLouise PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 29 2010 at 10:33 am
MelanieLouise PLATINUM, Plymouth, Minnesota
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to live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong

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love this. i totally know how you feel and how compicated and frustrating change can be. great work. keep writing, Mel...oh and check out my stuff if you want
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2010 at 10:29 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Thank you! I must agree people are EXTREMELY difficult! Thanks for your comment! It means a lot!
MercedesXO DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 9:11 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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&quot;I realize that life is risks. It&#039;s acknowledging the past but looking forward. It&#039;s taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven.&quot; <br /> -The Dead Tossed Waves.

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this literally is the exact thing with me and my ex boyfriend. relationships are so difficult. people are so difficult. but wonderful job:)
TheRealAriel1995 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 7:45 pm
TheRealAriel1995 PLATINUM, Highland Village, Texas
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&quot;See in what peace a Christian can die.&quot; - Joseph Addison<br /> &quot;How come everyone will come to your funeral, but nobody will come see you when you are living?&quot;

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hey come onto Special in the forums. think u wud like it!
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 5:03 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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yeah... things would be... different (for lack of a better word) if it hadn't worked out... We talk to eac hother every day. He's my best friend... I need him.
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 1:09 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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ah, the sometimes painful truth... well thats good everything turned up:)
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 10:58 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Yeah! He was really mad! A lot of people had told him he'd changed and he didn't want to believe it! He didn't talk to me for a long time. But everything's cool now!
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 12:25 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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really? wat'd he say? how did he react? u dont hav to answer if u dont want to
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 11:34 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
29 articles 0 photos 204 comments

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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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thanks!!! Like I said. It's a true story. And the guy read it...
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 10:42 am
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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this was really good!! i could feel the emotion in it and the voice was pretty strong/reaching out. great workk :)
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 22 2010 at 4:08 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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aww thanks sissy. (and i mean that like sister. ya kno.) I love soccer.
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 4:30 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Wow Elly. Nice work, love your wording <3, as usual :). Very relatable.