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Not that little girl...

November 13, 2009
By LaLaLindsy BRONZE, Brewerton, New York
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LaLaLindsy BRONZE, Brewerton, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Few, if any, survive their teens. most surrender to the vague but murderous pressure of afult conformity. It becomes easier to di e and avoid conflicts than to maintain a constant battle with the superior forces of maturity.&quot;<br /> -Maya Angelou

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Oh, if only you could see
I’m not that little girl anymore
Asking you to tie my shoes

I’m not that little girl
That you always tried to save from my brother and sister
You know.

I’m the youngest,
The one’s whose future hasn’t found its way yet
And I understand that
You don’t want me to mess up like my brother

But just know
That I’m not a baby
I know the world is a dangerous place
But it has it beautiful wonders, waiting to be found

You’re holding me back with illogical excuses
I can’t stand it any longer
I’m breaking free
So please don’t try to stop me

© Kevin G., Atlanta, GA

The author's comments:
I so wish I had the courage to give this to my dad.
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LaLaLindsy BRONZE said...
on Feb. 11 2010 at 7:34 pm
LaLaLindsy BRONZE, Brewerton, New York
2 articles 2 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Few, if any, survive their teens. most surrender to the vague but murderous pressure of afult conformity. It becomes easier to di e and avoid conflicts than to maintain a constant battle with the superior forces of maturity.&quot;<br /> -Maya Angelou

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eh, maybe. but thanks!
Lover_that_Hates DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 11 2010 at 7:48 am
Lover_that_Hates DIAMOND, Reynolds, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;She was fascinated with words. To her words were things of beauty, each like a magical powder or potion that could be combinded with other words to create powerful spells.&quot; From: Lighting(By: Dean Koontz)

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I may be over stepping my bounds, but I think you should give this to you Dad. This passage is...honest and heartfelt, ...beautifully written. Sometimes people respond to seeing things in words, maybe if you gave this to your Father, maybe he would understand.