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Who i used to be

June 16, 2010
By Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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You were there
When I peddled determinedly, on my first wheels,
When all I wanted to wear, was sparkly princess heels,
When I sat in my crib, and spoke my first word,
When I was overly loud, just wanting to be heard.
When I was always happy, a smile on my face,
When I was Running whole heartedly, winning my first race.
When I was untiringly studying, using all my time,
When I was striving to be the best, wanting nothing but prime.
When I drew every day, with a giant imagination,
When all I did was decisive, no hesitation.
When I would wake from a nightmare, scared as can be,
When I was desperate for adventure, I pretended to sail the sea.
When I was happy with life, simply as it was,
When I would outbreak singing, really just because.
When I collected shells, for the love of their beauty,
When all I wanted was chocolate, absolutely nothing fruity.
When I was just me, that being all I knew,
It was just the beginning; I had a lifetime to go through.


Take me back and show me how,
How oh how I’m different from now.
Take me back and let me see,
See who I used to be.

© Felicia R., Arlington Heights, IL

The author's comments:
I really like this poem and i hope that you do to. Please comment on it and rate it. tell me what you like and don't like about it.

This poem is for all those people who wan to see how they used to be and how they've changed.
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Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on Sep. 17 2010 at 5:31 pm
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
14 articles 0 photos 498 comments

Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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wow thakyou so much that really means alot!!!
Bouskiegirl PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 8:09 pm
Bouskiegirl PLATINUM, Hawkeye, Iowa
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THis is great.. thanks for checking out my work, I loved you are amazing!
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on Aug. 14 2010 at 9:21 pm
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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lol i've heard that before...hahah:)
kiwi12 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 14 2010 at 8:56 pm
kiwi12 PLATINUM, Austin, Texas
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When all I wanted was chocolate, absolutely nothing fruity.

thats my favorite line. :)

Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on Aug. 5 2010 at 11:06 pm
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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wow thankyou so much it means alot:)
Shahed GOLD said...
on Aug. 5 2010 at 9:14 pm
Shahed GOLD, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Honestly, I read it twice! All the "when's" are wonderful! The rhyming schyme is amazing! .. I love reading your work!

Again, let me know when you have some more.. good luck with all my heart :)

Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 6:33 pm
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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wow thankyou so much-it really does mean alot-i think you might also like 'stay for tomorrow' and 'You wouldn't expect' also:)
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 6:31 pm
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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wow, thankyou so much:) i think that you might like 'you wouldn't expect' if you liked this-they are very similary written:) you might also like 'stay for tomorrow'
VickyLove92 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 1:00 pm
VickyLove92 PLATINUM, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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wow, i love it. i feel da same way, i missed it when i was more naive n younger n thought guys had cootles n such n i miss the old me fa real...keep it up n genius idea of a poem
SharpieMan BRONZE said...
on Jul. 31 2010 at 11:35 am
SharpieMan BRONZE, Council, Idaho
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Very Good!!!! I really liked it! Wanted Chocolate, aboslutely nothing fruity. Favorite line!! Keep it up! I await more!
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 22 2010 at 6:44 am
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
14 articles 0 photos 498 comments

Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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Wow thankyou so much!! that really means alot! i think you might also like 'you wouldn't expect' check it out if you get the chance!:)
blankpages12 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 22 2010 at 6:01 am
blankpages12 BRONZE, Redding, Colorado
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i really like this..its just plain ol' cretivity at its best...

and the point your making you do an amazing job of making it... i especially love the line that says i had a lifetime to go through...its just i love that line=]