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Second Chances MAG

February 16, 2010
By BradTastic17 GOLD, Russell, Other
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BradTastic17 GOLD, Russell, Other
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I just ate an entire box of Lucky Charms cereal and I swear to god I can see into the future. ~Kurt Hummel

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If second chances
Could be purchased at a store
I'd be first in line.

I'd buy a ticket
Back to when it would have mattered
And tell you the truth.

© Cameron Z., Lubbock, TX

The author's comments:
This Haiku is mostly about regretting not seizing the moment when the chance presented itself. No day but today.
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Misfit95 said...
on Sep. 27 2012 at 6:27 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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This is definitely something many people can relate to...Excellent work.
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 21 2012 at 4:34 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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I could relate to this and I like how you played with the words. Keep going!!!
Ahmad-Mobeen GOLD said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 8:54 am
Ahmad-Mobeen GOLD, Rawalpindi, Other
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Understand life... Don't just STAND UNDER it!

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WOW!!! =)(=
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 14 2011 at 3:22 pm
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.<br /> --Eleanor Roosevelt

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I liked it---this what we would all do if we could re-do something that we did in the past.
Pamplemousse SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 4:19 pm
Pamplemousse SILVER, Gilbert, Arizona
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&quot;To be happy, Don&#039;t do whatever you like, Like whatever you do&quot; -James Barrie (author of Peter Pan)

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Regrets are just a part of life and I love how you were able to capture that in such an interesting way.
live-laugh-love SILVER said...
on Aug. 6 2011 at 7:45 pm
live-laugh-love SILVER, Meriden, Connecticut
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&quot;We don&#039;t need to rush. If somethings bound to happen, it will happen. In the right time, with the right person and for the best reason.&quot;

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I can really relate to this. I really felt where you were coming from...I really liked it! :)
Paige101 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 8:44 pm
Paige101 BRONZE, Easley, South Carolina
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This is one of my absolute favorite pieces on Teen Ink. :) It says alot in just a few words and it gets right to the point. Keep up the excellent work!
PerfectMGymnast DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 30 2011 at 12:48 am
PerfectMGymnast DIAMOND, Parker, Colorado
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I could totally relate to this poem and you told so much in such little! Simply powerful and amazing!!and if you get the chance could you check out some of my poetry such as A Mirror Image and The sinner confession (and comment and rate them????) it would be greatly appreciated! THANKS! And keep writing because your amazing at it! :)
CharlesDickens SILVER said...
on Jan. 17 2011 at 1:39 pm
CharlesDickens SILVER, Georgetown, Texas
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That was a great poem, I hope to see you writing more in the future.
acevietcong424 said...
on Oct. 27 2010 at 7:18 pm
This was a powerful poem dude. keeping writing .
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD said...
on Aug. 18 2010 at 11:49 am
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD, Martinsville, New Jersey
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Worry is simply a misuse of the imagination.

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love how you leave sort of a hanger in the end. awesome.
CyndiDarling. BRONZE said...
on Jul. 10 2010 at 2:51 pm
CyndiDarling. BRONZE, Madera, California
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&#039;If Your Not Afraid To Die, You Aren&#039;t Afraid Of Anything&#039; -Cyndi(:

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Very Unique. It Really Makes Sense(:. Its Wonderful.
bamboom212 PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 6 2010 at 9:45 pm
bamboom212 PLATINUM, Chestnut Ridge, New York
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&quot;The truth with a bad intent, is worse than any lie you can ever invent.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are smarter than you think. You are stronger than you look. You are braver than you feel.&quot;

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wow. this is amazingg. u said so much in so few wordz. i luv it plz keep writingg
Caley SILVER said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 3:56 pm
Caley SILVER, Newton, New Jersey
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Simple & really beautiful!
Ridersblock said...
on Feb. 23 2010 at 11:41 am
Ridersblock, Morehead, North Carolina
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&#039;Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren&#039;t you already there?&#039; -Richard Bach

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This is pretty touching... I can relate pretty well to it. Good job!