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Good Enough

February 5, 2013
By jess14 BRONZE, New York, New York
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jess14 BRONZE, New York, New York
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"We accept the love we think we deserve"

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The told me I couldn't fly
I soared
They told me to close my eyes
I saw everything
They told me I was nothing
I became
They told me I would fail
I conquered
They told me I would never be good enough
I proved them wrong

© Kim B., Marblehead, MA

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This is for all the people who were told the weren't good enough. Never believe those people.
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7_Ambitions GOLD said...
on Apr. 5 2013 at 6:41 pm
7_Ambitions GOLD, Bronx, New York
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Short but meaningful , as well as motovational. I Love it alot. it says so much is such little lines .
LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 6:16 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Hi! This is such a great poem.. it really reflects on being good enough, no, on being the BEST. This is so sweet and simple and to the point, but has such a bigger meaning.. you are a really, really good writer. I am excited to read more of your work! I love this! You're great! Xx!
Becky12321 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 4 2013 at 5:23 pm
Becky12321 BRONZE, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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this is the Best Keep going!
Malorie PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 4 2013 at 1:44 pm
Malorie PLATINUM, Des Moines, Iowa
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This is amazing! Really strong :)
SuzieQ777 GOLD said...
on Mar. 3 2013 at 9:31 pm
SuzieQ777 GOLD, Franklin, Virginia
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its def a good motivation poem :) i love it
Rdelaney SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2013 at 6:59 pm
Rdelaney SILVER, Fort Worth, Texas
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&quot;She wasn&#039;t doing a thing that I could see, except standing there, leaning on the railing, holding the universe together.&quot; J.D. Salinger

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This is great! To the point but pretty!
Shadow_The_Wolf said...
on Mar. 3 2013 at 6:59 pm
Shadow_The_Wolf, Dayton, Ohio
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if life gives you lemons, throw &#039;em at someone!! :P

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i love it!! its a really good poem :D
Mr.packerbear12 SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2013 at 6:46 pm
Mr.packerbear12 SILVER, Minnesota Lake, Minnesota
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well done:)
EnnaGirl SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2013 at 6:39 pm
EnnaGirl SILVER, Sacramento, California
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its amazing!!! i love it!
WhiteSwan13 SILVER said...
on Feb. 25 2013 at 5:29 pm
WhiteSwan13 SILVER, Hawera, Other
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I love this poem, it's so inspiring :)
Indigo_Ink000 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 21 2013 at 10:48 am
Indigo_Ink000 BRONZE, Hastings, Michigan
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Short, but sweet... I love it. :) Awesome job.
Juanacanta said...
on Feb. 21 2013 at 10:45 am
Juanacanta, Mebane, North Carolina
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Good Job....lol hey u write??
jess14 said...
on Feb. 20 2013 at 3:08 pm
Thank you so much for your feed back!
Sabeen_Yameen SILVER said...
on Feb. 20 2013 at 1:43 am
Sabeen_Yameen SILVER, Karachi, Other
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ahan... nice one.... if u don'y mind, i'll give a suggestion... add that how did u became successful in this..it will make ur poem more powerful.. simple words are used but this poetry is strong enough. keep on writing.. xx
Bmw14 SILVER said...
on Feb. 19 2013 at 6:16 pm
Bmw14 SILVER, Wellsville, New York
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I really liked it, it made me smile. Keep writing because that was great.
Angel-freed PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 19 2013 at 6:02 pm
Angel-freed PLATINUM, Dallas City, Illinois
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Love is our true meaning, so show it. Don&#039;t be sad because its over, be happy because it happened. -Dr. Seuss; &quot;Pooh will we be friends forever?&quot; asked Piglet, &quot;Even longer.&quot; Pooh replied. -Winnie the Pooh

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Wonderful, keep it up!
Sparkle1pops PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 19 2013 at 5:58 pm
Sparkle1pops PLATINUM, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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The first line has a typo, but besides that it is really good!
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 16 2013 at 2:01 pm
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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&quot;Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light&quot; --Dylan Thomas

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This is awesome! I love it! it describes how I feel like everyday. Keep writing! 5/5 stars