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I Am... Scholarship Slam


I am only human.

I am  not perfect,

and really if I were,

how absolutely dreadful that would be.

 

that I am not defined by my imperfections,

I am not ruled nor controlled,

merely challenged.


Think of it this way,

I now have a chance to be better than I was,

I now have a chance to understand more about myself,

people around me,

and the world as a whole.


So in essence what separates the wise,

from those who pretty much take themselves too seriously,

is your reaction to youself.


Lighten up.

You're not all that bad.

You're actually really good.


So when you look in the mirror,

and notice all the blemishes,

smile and say,

this too shall pass.


After all,

you are only human.

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Dani Anderson

I am a young adult who has always been interested in poetry and recently have been interested in slam poetry and spoken word poets. Currently in college at Northern Michigan University and happily in a relationship with the most amazing man in the whole world. He is the shining light in my dark world. I hope to soon have a major pinned down and to start making my way to a stable life with a good job and loving family and friends. Anyone who wants to may contact me. I'm a very friendly person.

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