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As I awoke this morning the strangest feeling came upon me The air was thick yet clean The water surrounding me though murky Holds clarity of the visions I'm to see Suddenly unwittingly aware Yet I don’t want to be It’s all so bitter sweet Tangy although a treat To be a piece of the puzzle so neatly incomplete Yet the pieces fit so perfectly Clearly my mind’s eye has been plagued Yet not blind to the scrutiny in which it’s survived Charmingly divine is the denial we’ve so cautiously danced around Yet no elephant roams in home Lingering is the question I’ve so cautiously avoided Yet its answer I’ve owned all along Wants and needs do differ in deed Yet there personal importance is frowned upon When standing tall and walking strong…

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Date: 1/29/2013 4:47:00 AM
Yes, so many times there is a great contrast in wants and needs..Most times the needs win out in the conservatives life but everyone should have a want fulfilled occasionally to make life more rewarding..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Christy Burns
Date: 1/31/2013 7:02:00 PM
Why I thank you Sara, it makes writing rewarding when I know someone else gets it too. Now I'm enjoying chocolate :)

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