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My Way

MY WAY I see reflections of my life, how I arrived at this stage of my telling life, the phase I thrive. Was a curious child with too many questions that I kept to myself from my keen attention for inquiries from a child were not welcoming. Was hard to conform to ways, so disenchanting. I was a rebel without a cause inside me for showing off good reputation was not me. Like going to church every Sunday was for show for following and applying scriptures were low. Complain, compare and criticize were always said. Whatever is true, praiseworthy were not impelled. Verbal abuse were there too, mean words stabbing you, affecting your belief, doubting their love for you. The kind of environment they grew up, passed on to next generation and could continue on. I was a problem child for not caring about others’ opinions of me, I could go without. Being different was not easy; but being myself, staying positive gave my life meaning. 7/28/21 An Interesting Couplet Poetry Funom Makama Meter Used: 12 syllables (How Many Syllables) Used: RhymeZone

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Date: 8/3/2021 3:46:00 PM
another thing we have in common. I am a bit of a rebel too and only one in my family who (try as I might) could not come to enjoy church and scriptures. To this day, I do not know what the heck to believe. I only know there is a God and we will go on. I enjoyed seeing this side of you. I was lucky in that my family accepts us all for who we are, so I never got abused or anything for how I was. Too bad you did.
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Marilene Evans
Date: 8/3/2021 4:11:00 PM
I believe in Him and my belief is I don't need a third person to tell what I did wrong or listen to others what I should follow. I believe in talking to Him directly for He knows me more than I know myself and that He is present in my life.
Date: 7/28/2021 11:14:00 PM
A rebel without a cause. You described such a person well. Best for a win.
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Marilene Evans
Date: 7/29/2021 8:40:00 AM
Thanks so much, Victor. Yes, I was a problem child for not being like them. But, I love what I'd become. Have a great day.
Date: 7/28/2021 2:40:00 PM
Well expressed and I love the ending too :)
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Marilene Evans
Date: 7/28/2021 3:56:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi... I like the ending; but something is kind of off... I may have to edit it....
Date: 7/28/2021 12:08:00 PM
WoW! Marilene, You've penned a good entry for contest theme. It made me think of the classic song by Frank Sinatra " My Way" I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Well done:-) Alexis
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Alexis Y.
Date: 7/28/2021 12:52:00 PM
Hi Marilene, Thanks for providing the background on the song's origin:-) Alexis
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Marilene Evans
Date: 7/28/2021 12:23:00 PM
Thanks so much, Alexis. The song is My Way, adapted by Paul Anka for Frank. It was originally written in French, which was adapted by Paul in English two years later. Oh, well. I used to sing it when I was a little girl.
Date: 7/28/2021 11:45:00 AM
Nothing quite like the genuine article! Well thought and said!
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Marilene Evans
Date: 7/28/2021 11:58:00 AM
Thanks, Rico.

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