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Rival

You are my friend, my family, and my little sister I never thought one day that I'll give your name a twister. I remember when it was and how it had began You'd shown me a drawing excitedly and I had tasted sand. Asked me if it was good enough and what I thought of it I thought it was done exquisitely and felt my eyebrows knit. We had always been sketching, ever since I could remember And yet I never once did think that you would become the better. I did not know what the feeling was until a few days after When you handed me another picture and the air rang with your laughter. You were so happy and so proud, and I very pleased with you too But somewhere deep inside unsatisfaction started to brew. It was moments later when I declared a war "From now on you are my rival, and I won't let you pass by far!" But you only shook your head and said that I was weird That kind of apathetic reaction was worse than I had feared. Nonetheless I stood my ground, although sometimes it kills Because you'd made me recognise your given artistic skills.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 8/19/2013 3:25:00 PM
I enjoyed hearing about you and your sister. A rival, but hopefully a best friend forever!!!
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Date: 7/28/2013 2:42:00 PM
This was a strong perspective you presented here. There was this balance of resilience & respect, w/a touch of hesitation. I really like what you did here! :)
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Date: 7/28/2013 12:29:00 PM
Hi Linda I enjoyed your artistic words painted here.A lovely read.
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Linda Xiao
Date: 7/28/2013 12:41:00 PM
Thanks so much! :) ~Linda

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