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Simple Advices

March 11, 2010
By TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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When you don’t know where to look
Just close your eyes,
When you don’t know whom to trust
Look at your reflection with a dazzling smile.
And when the lights go out,
Leaving you in the dark
Don’t reach for a candle,
Just search for the light.

When danger creeps closer blocking all escapes
Leaving you with no choice but to hide,
Face your greatest fear
And you’ll know if there is really anything to fight.

When one single path ends in a million directions
And you don’t know which one to choose
Just follow your heart ‘cause if you are true
At the end of every wrong turns
There’s a blessing waiting for you.

Finally when there is no more worry
And you have nothing to do
Sit down and think of me,
For I’ll always be thinking of you.

© Mary A., Fullerton, CA

The author's comments:
This little thing was inspired by my little sister Titly. Whether you have a sibling or not, no matter where you are from, I am sure you have some one to dedicate this poem to. Read and enjoy...........
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The_Capricornian GOLD said...
on Oct. 23 2013 at 3:51 pm
The_Capricornian GOLD, Marietta, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. - Ernest Hemingway

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Did I just read Coldplay lyrics? :-P  Very good, I liked it.
TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 11:46 pm
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
16 articles 10 photos 214 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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:P thnx n pls check out som of my other works too
love2love17 GOLD said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 5:00 pm
love2love17 GOLD, Springfield, Missouri
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You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. -Mae West

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Oh my goodness this is so beautiful! I love it!
TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on Apr. 15 2010 at 12:24 am
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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uh....thnx......comment on my other works if u got time
Sunshineyday said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 4:50 pm
nice poem. sounds like a hallmark card, but in a good way
TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on Apr. 3 2010 at 8:15 am
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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sure its no big deal, i understand ur request completely.....n if u got time, com by any time, cuz i got this article waiting to be approved n its good
_NoAir_ BRONZE said...
on Apr. 1 2010 at 7:35 pm
_NoAir_ BRONZE, Toronto, Other
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There are as many ways to live as there are people in this world. Each one deserves a closer look.<br /> <br /> <br /> &ndash;Golly (Harriet The Spy)

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That's just a beautiful poem!!!
MyFairyTaleEnding SILVER said...
on Apr. 1 2010 at 2:15 pm
MyFairyTaleEnding SILVER, Villa Ridge, Missouri
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I agree with everyone here! This is sooo sweet and amazing! You are seriously an amazing writer! Please please PLEASE keep writing!!!!!!!!!! :D

If you have spare time, could you critic my work? I need REALLY good writers to critic me with all they've got! Thank youu!!

AMAZING...sorry I can't get over that... xD

TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on Apr. 1 2010 at 4:42 am
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
16 articles 10 photos 214 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s Heaven on Earth.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---William W. Purkey

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thnx!! im more of a poet dan a writer, in poetry i seem to express my feelings better. n u guys r awesome too!!
Sarbear GOLD said...
on Mar. 30 2010 at 6:02 pm
Sarbear GOLD, Milan, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
--Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you&#039;re a mile away from them and you have their shoes.<br /> --When life gives you lemons, squirt them in people&#039;s eyes.

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oh my gosh! that is wonderful. i love how you were actually talking to the reader. very unique and i know everyone can relate to this poem at some time in their life. well done
LittleRedWritingHood said...
on Mar. 30 2010 at 12:48 pm
LittleRedWritingHood, Nfdslf, Hawaii
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Aww, it was really sweet! I just read all three of your submissions, and  think you are an amazing writer! My favorite was the first one, but this poem is really beautiful. Keep writing, and one day you will achieve your dream.