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December 13, 2011
By Anonymous

The dread of not existing
Has haunted my conscience too long.
It is time for me to accept
That I am nothing more or less
Than an accident of nature.

The awe I feel
That life could occurre at all
Overpowers my senses.
Intricate, yet flawed,
In a way allowing more beauty.

How lucky am I
To linger in this beautiful world
When infinite possible lives
Never will?
How ungrateful would it be
To complain of life's brevity?

I am done with fear.
Wonder is enough.
Love is enough.
Life is enough.
So I've opened my eyes...
It's time to start living.

© Anonymous

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Ms.Attitude06 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 12:57 pm
Ms.Attitude06 BRONZE, Ghaziabad, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am the only person in the world I should like to know thoroughly&quot; - Oscar Wilde

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Oh my! It's really sweet and Lively. Charming. :)
Fabala_G BRONZE said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 12:52 pm
Fabala_G BRONZE, Broomfield, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Try to learn to breathe deeply,<br /> really to taste food when you eat,<br /> and when you sleep, really to sleep.<br /> Try as much as possible to be<br /> wholly alive, with all your might,<br /> and when you laugh, laugh like hell,<br /> and when you get angry, get good<br /> and angry. Try to be alive. You will<br /> be dead soon enough.&quot;<br /> William Saroyan

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Thank you pixxie!
Fabala_G BRONZE said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 12:52 pm
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Thanks! :)
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on Jan. 7 2012 at 12:48 pm
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i loike it good strong meaning
freedomwriter7 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 12:17 pm
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This is really inspirational! You are quite eloquent :)