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Written 17 February 2026 for One with One with Myself Poetry Contest of Nette Onclaud

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Being Twenty


                                              My young self at twenty, bright eyes aglow,
                                        Chasing dreams to move uphill, where streams flow,
                                              Burning midnight candles, with books as guide,
                                                 Study twined with sports, a heart open wide,
                                                Helping souls in need, learning from the sage,
                                                  Respect for elders, treasured at each stage,
                                            Faith blended with hope, bold strokes on my page.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
From what you write, l always feel that you have a mature attitude to life and the seeds of goodness sowed in your even at a small age. Keep it up dear friend. Beautifully written.
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