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November 20, 2017
By SammyJane GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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SammyJane GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
“None of us can undo what we’ve done, or relive a life already recorded. But if Professor Morris Schwartz taught me anything at all, it was this: there is no such thing as “too late” in life. He was changing until the day he said good-bye.”<br /> <br /> -Mitch Albom

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When a child picks

a daisy

over a dandelion.

No matter how tall

your dandelion feels unloved 

 

In an effort to be 

like a daisy 

it changes.

It's bright yellow 

now gone.

 

The dandelion feels proud 

and strong,

That it's disguise won't fail.

until she spots the daisies 

in the child's hand.

 

Now the dandelion

Once bright and bold

Let's go of its white beauty.

And fades to a dead brown.

All because

A child picked a daisy

over a dandelion.

© Jamie R., Boulder, CO

The author's comments:

I was inspired by my best friend who happens to be the sunshine in my boyfriend's life. This is for the last 4 guys I've dated. 

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lindseysternth GOLD said...
on Dec. 7 2017 at 6:03 pm
lindseysternth GOLD, Rye Brook, New York
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Favorite Quote:
I begin to assemble what weapons I can find, Cause sometimes to stay alive you gotta kill your mind.

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Thank you that means a lot!! Really love this though. Also your book choices in your profile are INCREDIBLE!!!
SammyJane GOLD said...
on Dec. 7 2017 at 10:05 am
SammyJane GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
“None of us can undo what we’ve done, or relive a life already recorded. But if Professor Morris Schwartz taught me anything at all, it was this: there is no such thing as “too late” in life. He was changing until the day he said good-bye.”<br /> <br /> -Mitch Albom

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Thanks, but to be honest it's no where near as good as yours.
lindseysternth GOLD said...
on Dec. 5 2017 at 8:43 pm
lindseysternth GOLD, Rye Brook, New York
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Favorite Quote:
I begin to assemble what weapons I can find, Cause sometimes to stay alive you gotta kill your mind.

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So good!!(: