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I know... I don't know

May 30, 2012
By ScarletteVelveteen PLATINUM, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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&quot;Creativity is how you tell everything you don&#039;t want to say to everyone&quot;<br /> -Me

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I know my favorite color,
I know my favorite song,
I know my favorite food,
I know that I am strong.

I know my dreams,
I know what I want,
I know I’m smart,
But I don’t know a lot.

I don’t know my fears,
I don’t know my worries,
I don’t know my tears,
I don’t know why I hurry.

I don’t know my truths,
I don’t know my lies,
I don’t know my youth,
I don’t know my cries.

I know a lot,
But I don’t know anything,
I know where I’ve been,
But I don’t know who I am,
I know about me,
But I’ve yet to know me,
Will I ever?
I don’t know,
Because I don’t know anything,
But I know a lot.

© Chloe A., Santee, CA

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ScarletteVelveteen PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 23 2012 at 3:59 pm
ScarletteVelveteen PLATINUM, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
40 articles 2 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Creativity is how you tell everything you don&#039;t want to say to everyone&quot;<br /> -Me

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Aww thanks guys! <3
DanielM said...
on Jun. 9 2012 at 9:04 am
Very interesting...... I liked your format using I know. great job.
Mantequilla SILVER said...
on Jun. 8 2012 at 7:34 pm
Mantequilla SILVER, Eagan, Minnesota
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I agree. This is really descriptive and complex. Well done. ;)
eddys96 SILVER said...
on Jun. 8 2012 at 7:03 pm
eddys96 SILVER, Sacramento, California
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&quot;Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Antoine de Saint-Exup&eacute;ry<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t Be Afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That&#039;s only initial impression.. The Important things is not the Retreat; You have to Master Yourself

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I love this. It reminds me of myself. As if i were lost in another dimension