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That Was Then This Is Now

Always high on adrenalin Dancing to music in my head Sexy and vivacious Lust for life through youthful days That was then and this is now Disappointments through the years Disillusioned once too many Filling me with doubts Questioning my place In this fast paced world Where do I fit in Letting bullies dictate How high to set my sights What dreams not to dream Feeling I deserve less than others That I don’t stand a chance in hell Well that was then this is now The damage is done I have a lot to say And now I will be heard AP: 3rd place 2022 Submitted on January 21, 2019 for contest THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 2ND

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Date: 1/27/2019 8:55:00 AM
Well said Line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/27/2019 11:34:00 AM
Thank you for your much appreciated ranking, Silent One. Great contest.
Date: 1/23/2019 5:39:00 PM
You go girl! Quite a power poem.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 7:24:00 PM
Thank you so much, ML. It' easy to push on with encouragement such as yours.
Date: 1/22/2019 11:24:00 PM
Powerful! You cannot keep a good woman down!
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 2/1/2019 4:08:00 PM
Your poem has been heard great win!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 5:05:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.
Date: 1/22/2019 9:26:00 PM
Amen! CARPE DIEM!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 5:05:00 AM
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Andrew.
Date: 1/22/2019 3:22:00 PM
Such a powerful stirring last line, all of it so moving and brave!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 5:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, Michelle. Most appreciated.
Date: 1/22/2019 12:30:00 PM
A poem that resonates truth; I too am disillusioned by bullies that dictate, and had never expected this in my youth. I am glad you will be heard.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 5:06:00 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.
Date: 1/22/2019 5:01:00 AM
And what better way to be heard than, poetry. love this, Line, the power is absorbing.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 5:07:00 AM
Poetry is indeed very powerful. Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Harry.

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