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August 17, 2010
By Lostonaplanet GOLD, Santa Monica, California
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Lostonaplanet GOLD, Santa Monica, California
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I'm the author of my own life, but unfortunatley all I could find was a pen so I can't erase my mistakes.

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A butterfly spreads its wings,
An eagle takes flight,
A fish whirls,
Like them,
I must,
I break free.

A monkey leaps,
A dolphin flips high,
A cheetah escapes,
Just let go,
And break free.

© Grace L., Bacolod City, Philippines

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Lostonaplanet GOLD said...
on Sep. 11 2010 at 5:48 pm
Lostonaplanet GOLD, Santa Monica, California
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I&#039;m the author of my own life, but unfortunatley all I could find was a pen so I can&#039;t erase my mistakes.

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Thank you so much! I will :)
starlight26 GOLD said...
on Sep. 10 2010 at 5:58 pm
starlight26 GOLD, Miramar, Florida
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*life isnt about pretending to be something you&#039;re not. It about being who you are and finding someone <br /> who loves every bit of it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Life&#039;s tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late&quot;

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I like it. I never compared breaking free with animals though. Great work :) Check out some of my stuff if you'd like. thanks
Lostonaplanet GOLD said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 8:07 pm
Lostonaplanet GOLD, Santa Monica, California
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Favorite Quote:
I&#039;m the author of my own life, but unfortunatley all I could find was a pen so I can&#039;t erase my mistakes.

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Thank you! I am really glad you like it. :)
Lostonaplanet GOLD said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 8:07 pm
Lostonaplanet GOLD, Santa Monica, California
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I&#039;m the author of my own life, but unfortunatley all I could find was a pen so I can&#039;t erase my mistakes.

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and it's great to know people are ready my work!
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
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I love the way that the animals provide an example so clearly to a human. Its very well written, for freedom is so necessary for us. And yet, despite the sorrow of confinement, the 'caged bird sings...'
GregH2015 SILVER said...
on Sep. 7 2010 at 7:55 pm
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Your piece shows how we all must not be shy or timid and we must break free from our timidness. It was very good!