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Define Yourself


Define yourself Are you blending into the background Like the kids in the back of class Or are you as bright as The pink elephant in the middle of the room Does your mind sit still Like a singer on hiatus Or does it wander Like a child on a playground Will you make difference Or will you let someone take fame for your dream Who are you Who do you want to be What do you want to do Define yourself Before someone writes your dictionary Define yourself Before your reputation is tarnished Define yourself Before you go blend into the back of class Before you turn a dull gray Before you go on hiatus Before you no longer wander Before you no longer wish to dream Define Yourself
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stephcutler
<p>Hi.&nbsp; I'm in sophomore in high school.&nbsp; I'm writing a study guide for our english end of course&nbsp;exams.&nbsp;</p><p>I really like your poem and woud love to add it to my study guide.</p><p>May I please have your permission?</p><p>Thanks.</p><p>Stephanie,</p>
ronimccoy
This is about being yourself and taking a stand on being unique. nobody can be you better than you.

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