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Changes
I am not the one I was before yesterday.
I cannot go back.
I am not the one I will be tomorrow.
I can not see that far ahead.
I am who I am now, today.
The person I see in the mirror changing so subtly, but changing, becoming a new person minute by minute day by day.
The possibilities are endless, but I must choose which way I will change, each decision I make changes me in some way, positively or negatively.
Let me open myself to good changes, to positive steps, happy feelings.
Let me open my heart to others that their joy and experiences may change me in a positive manner into the person I will become
Copyright 2002 Fran Watson
For more poetry and stories you can go to Fran's webpage http://www.franwatson.ca
Boston Globe
Boston Globe, United States - 1 hour ago
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Washington Post, United States - Nov 30, 2008
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Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL - 5 hours ago
ATHENS, Greece -- December 2, 2008 -- In his poetry collection, The Story of Our People, author David Hillstrom uses a poet, a woman and a welder to explore ...
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Valley Advocate
Valley Advocate, MA - 4 hours ago
By James Heflin Poetry's got a reputation to uphold, apparently—the reputation of that last brutal Himalayan peak in the dim haze of the academic distance. ...
Playbill.com, NY - 7 hours ago
Romantic Poetry (Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage I). The world premiere musical with a score by Henry Kreiger (Dreamgirls, Side Show) and a book ...
Western Front, WA - 17 hours ago
The loss of the location was felt by the Ankers, as they searched for a new location to host their café, and by Bellingham’s poetry scene. ...
Salisbury Post, NC - 17 hours ago
BOSTIAN HEIGHTS — Donna Rymer, who teaches academically-gifted classes at Bostian Heights Elementary, said students these days don't know much about poetry. ...
Greenville News, SC - 18 hours ago
His performance landed him a spot at Blue Ridge's schoolwide "Poetry Out Loud" competition, which was scheduled for Dec. 1 in the school's auditorium. ...
WalesOnline, United Kingdom - 15 hours ago
... constituents are rightly annoyed that two of my colleagues have offered Patrick Jones a platform at the Assembly to read what he refers to as “poetry”. ...
Belleville News Democrat, USA - 13 hours ago
At the very same time, he says he inexplicably uncovered two buried treasures -- a gift for poetry and a deep faith in God. He shares both in his book, ...
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You speak simple, completley understandable justifications I respect them, respect you, honor what you tell me and even though I know where you're coming from, I just wanted to share with you, let... Read More
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