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The Irreplaceable
- By Irwin Mercer
- Published: September 2014
Not Wasting Time In Life

If you foolishly spend your money,
you can always earn some more.

If you happen to melt your sundae,

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Truth
- By Judy A. Carrier
- Published: February 2016
Poem About Forgiving Yourself

There comes a time in all our lives
when truth will set us free,
so live each day as though you know
your last it may well be.

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A Poison Tree
- By William Blake
Analysis of Form and Technique

I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

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As You Go Through Life
- By Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Don't look for the flaws as you go through life;
And even when you find them,
It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind
And look for the virtue behind them.

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The Number 24 Bus
- By Paul Hayward
- Published: June 2018
Embracing What You Have Today

Life is like a journey on the number 24 bus,
So welcome aboard, young one; come, sit here with the rest of us.
Let's hope you're going to be on here for more than just a while.
Look out of the window, young one, and enjoy every single mile.

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The Perfect Little Town
- By Irwin Mercer
- Published: May 2017
Appearances Can Be Deceiving

The little town was the perfect little town,
Where never would you see even one little frown.
No matter where you'd go around town to stroll,
There were perfect little houses, all in a perfect row.

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We Are All Human
- By Pat A. Fleming
- Published: July 2018
Trying To Understand Each Other

I've lived quite a while and learned quite a bit
About life and this world where we live.
I've found that it's filled with both good and the bad.
Some who take, while some others will give.

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The Time Of My Life
- By Alora M. Knight
- Published: August 2018
Making The Most Out Of What Time Is Left

I realize I've reached the time
When it's very plain to see
That I now must be selective
In what my preferences will be.

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Be Proud Of Who You Are
- By S Raine
- Published: November 2010
I Am Unique

I come with no wrapping or pretty pink bows.
I am who I am, from my head to my toes.
I tend to get loud when speaking my mind.
Even a little crazy some of the time.

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I love this poem! People are always trying to fit in and be normal. I've always disregarded being "normal." What's the point? Why would I be someone I am not? I am perfectly happy the way I...

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Pebbles
- By Derek T
- Published: April 2015
Poem About Appreciating Simple Things In Life

Time has grown frantic
Moves by us so swiftly
Too often overwhelmed
Losing sight of life's gift

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