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What I Am

My dream Stands before me Like the glow of moon Almost touching my hand Yet in a farther way Thinking of it is a measureless joy Yet pursuing it is an excruciating pain Day by day it opens my eyes To see the word beyond Day by day the earth mock me That what I am

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Date: 8/24/2017 7:17:00 AM
That you dream means there is hope and where there is hope there is unlimited possibilities. A lovely poem, wonderfully expressed. a pleasure to read:)
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Date: 8/11/2017 5:09:00 PM
wonderful poetry a joy to read this..
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Date: 8/10/2017 6:39:00 AM
Excellent. Lovely dream and well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 8/9/2017 10:54:00 PM
Beautifully penned.
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Date: 8/9/2017 10:38:00 PM
Grasp your dreams Afolabi, they might not be as far as the moon. This is a beautiful poem....Maria
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Date: 8/9/2017 3:13:00 PM
Afolabi, my dear friend this is a giant step ahead! Your writing is clear and convincing! Congratulations! Excellent writing and understanding!
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Date: 8/9/2017 11:23:00 AM
Afolabi...you capture our humble existence quite succinctly...well done!
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Date: 8/9/2017 10:17:00 AM
Your eyes will open up AM... lovely
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Date: 8/9/2017 9:38:00 AM
The moon simile conjures up quite the image. Well written. I enjoyed. :)
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