I Did It My Way

Yes ,my essence turned into lit passion, as I tenderly brushed my doubts at night to hold unto truth and slay my dragons; a gang war between bold cliques, so contrite. When I rejected the Junior league’s pleading my batch-mates scorned, hissed at me with disgrace; alone, they ousted me from our circle’s ring that losing dear friends tore my peaceful space. Yet, in conscience, self’s boundaries I kept Till smiles pealed to rise above youth’s trial, And the old pack beckoned, gaining its respect To learn that fury was one bitter gall.
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~ Teens involved in gang activity is higher than 772,500.If your teenager is involved with a gang, chances are that he or she is also involved in violence. From teenhelp.com ........................ Shadow Hamilton's I Did It My Way Contest 6/18/2014

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Date: 6/23/2014 4:30:00 PM
Ahh!! Great quality poetry!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 6/22/2014 12:37:00 PM
Congrats on a fine win!!!!
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Date: 6/21/2014 10:50:00 PM
Nette, Congratulations, on your win..... Love SKAT
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Date: 6/21/2014 10:12:00 PM
Nice win ...PD
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Date: 6/21/2014 8:25:00 PM
Congrats on your win Nette...
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Date: 6/21/2014 5:29:00 PM
Creative angle to this theme, Nette. Being outlawed/out-casted because of taking a stand is brave yet commendable. Good for you!! Congrats on a merited win. // paul
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Date: 6/21/2014 3:57:00 PM
popping back with my congratulations - a well deserved win. Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 6/21/2014 2:50:00 PM
Nette a very lovely creative ! Perfectly u cud do it ur own way ,, great words n a wonderful message out there too ,, congrats on huge win !
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Date: 6/21/2014 2:16:00 PM
Hi Nette, please accept my congratulations for a big win. Wonderful write which I thoroughly enjoyed! Warmest regards!
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Date: 6/21/2014 1:48:00 PM
So glad you did not succumb to pear pressure to join a gang. You might be here today if you had, Nette. This poem carries a powerful message. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/21/2014 1:09:00 PM
Excellent poem in the contest. Glad to see it on the winners list, Nette. Congratulations.
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Date: 6/21/2014 12:21:00 PM
Stopping back with a congratulatory hug
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Date: 6/21/2014 10:10:00 AM
nice take on the theme and congrats nette for a wonderful win. Mohan
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Date: 6/21/2014 8:34:00 AM
well stated Nette a strong poem on a heart breaking subject congrats on placing 3rd and for your support hugs
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Date: 6/21/2014 7:28:00 AM
Oh what a message, sometimes it is a struggle to make it through the teen years, and to have that gang pressure, dang, hey grats on third for shadows contest, as always Nette you are amazing :)
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Date: 6/19/2014 12:25:00 PM
Very heart touching dear nett....leaving lasting pictures on the heart...
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Date: 6/18/2014 5:48:00 PM
Sometimes it is hard to break away from the pack,,,especially at a young age when we are looking for social acceptance ....beautifully written...hugs Tim
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Date: 6/18/2014 3:41:00 PM
gosh, so you were once in a gang, Nette?? that is so hard to imagine. excellent take on the contest theme. I have one I want to post, if I can just get around to it. Sill at work and wanting to GET HOME!!!
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Date: 6/18/2014 1:03:00 PM
- Wise choice of topics, dear Nette - Teens Involved in walking activity is higher than 772,500 ...... really high numbers!!! Wooooow!! - Good luck in the contest!! - Have a super Thursday! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/18/2014 12:32:00 PM
This is a winner Nette - such a difficult subject tackled so sensitively. Hugs as ever jan xxxx
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