Could Have Done It All

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Nostalgia sets in as I wonder
Whatever happened to you
Already a star in grade eight
So edgy, a trendsetter
Destined for great things
The big screen, the arts, the world
You could have done anything
You could have done it all
You had flair while the rest of us
Could scarcely pull off a top and a pair of jeans
Hopefully you lived your dream
Whatever it may have been
And had an amazing life
Everyone of us were behind you
You left your mark on us
And we still remember
How awesome you were
Though we lost touch
Some fifty some years ago



AP: 2nd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on September 11, 2017 for contest GROUND EDGES sponsored by JOHN LAWLESS

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 9/21/2017 10:33:00 PM
Did you ever find her again? This piece has really touched my heart and I don't quite understand why. So simple but brimming with feeling. I like it.
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Date: 9/22/2017 7:49:00 AM
Thank you Patricia. Unfortunately I have classmates from 50 years ago I would love to reconnect with but cannot locate...
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