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Things I Have Learned


To know myself,

and grow and give,

to live the life,

that's mine to live.

 

To speak the truth,

and seize the day

and be sure to let others

have their say.

 

To welcome each

new chance to learn

to speak my mind

to be fair, and firm.

 

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Comments (2)

Angelwith1wing
<p>Nice poem. Keep writing on my friend.&nbsp;</p>
Apoetbyheart
<p>Things i have learned when I speak my mind.&nbsp;</p>

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