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I AM NOTHING

August 12, 2021
By IDontLikeCoffeebutIllTakeaLatte BRONZE, Cottonwood Heights, Utah
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IDontLikeCoffeebutIllTakeaLatte BRONZE, Cottonwood Heights, Utah
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“If someone doesn’t add to your life don’t add them to it.” -my Mom

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I am nothing

     Till you search

I have no name 

     Till you find

I have no age 

     Till you count

I have no memories 

     Till you ask

I have no fears 

     Till you are alone

I am nothing

     Till you speak

            And then I am you

                          And that is Everything 

© Ashley B., North Port, FL

The author's comments:

I was inspired to create this piece because i find that i put all my identity in the back of my mind and i dont show it unless someone asks.

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Itsmaanya_25 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 14 2021 at 5:18 am
Itsmaanya_25 PLATINUM, Indore, Other
32 articles 1 photo 45 comments

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It's Okay to have butterflies in your stomach, as long as you make them fly in formation

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It's so beautiful and deep
toliveg7 SILVER said...
on Aug. 13 2021 at 5:06 pm
toliveg7 SILVER, Charlottesville, Virginia
5 articles 1 photo 18 comments

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"Life doesn't give you seatbelts!"-Batman, The Lego Movie<br /> “Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart.”--Charles Dickens

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I second @Lydiaq. ;) I am intrigued by this poem, and you did a great job. Keep on creating!
Lydiaq ELITE said...
on Aug. 13 2021 at 12:49 pm
Lydiaq ELITE, Somonauk, Illinois
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The universe must be a teenage girl. So much darkness, so many stars.<br /> --me

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Your repetition is so meaningful. And by the way, I do love your username...