Not They

They say
that nothing last forever
and that
we cannot fly
nor walk on water
But
who is this They
had They ever
came up to me
and told me
I cannot fly
nor walk on water
No
so I will continue believing myself
I am able to fly
and walk on water
Because
I am not They
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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June 22, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Zeng, nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your awesome words today. ~SKAT~
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