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Wasted time, can I get it back? I'm not sure whether I want it back Don't catch my symptom, you won't get your normality back God, my vision blurry, I need you back Is it possible to not know your destiny here on earth? As I write these words my managers are discussing my worth Happiness is allergic to me, maybe it's somewhere beyond this earth Words in me get a sense of belonging, I then find my worth Writing on this paper although it writes nothing back It gives me space to lay these feelings, encouraging me not to look back Being happy in intervals is distorting, I need that consistency back God, you said you'll be here, please, I need you back Tears please stop, the ink on this paper cannot find its worth Frustration is installed, setting up files dismantling my worth I want you to say "you need me" so I get a sense of belonging on this earth I have no report to present to you when I leave this earth This paper says "I love you too" when there is no one to say it back Words become imprinted on it as a commitment therefore I cannot take them back This paper has no judgements, no emphasis on where I lack I see you are judging saying "he needs to get his confidence back" What are my contributions here on earth? Would I be treated as royalty if God sees my worth? I need to review my terms and conditions of my being here on earth I will recite these words and let the paper highlight my worth Wasted time, really though, was it?

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Date: 9/1/2014 10:18:00 AM
I really like this Phumlani, well done. :) Where does time go?
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Date: 8/27/2014 6:54:00 AM
This is truely a great piece... no lie. enjoyed reading it.
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/29/2014 1:12:00 AM
Thank you very much Yolanda. It means a great deal.
Date: 8/13/2014 7:24:00 PM
You are worth everything. Christ died for you and his life was everything. Cast doubts aside. Life is for living mistakes and all. Try to live an honorable life and God will sort it all out later. Great write and Big Congrats on this fine write being chosen as Poem of the Day!!
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:26:00 AM
Thanks for the advice Robert, sometimes you need that assurance to carry on, you know.
Date: 8/13/2014 6:22:00 PM
Phumani, thinking aloud helps clarify. Your worth is based on how you view life. Do you live right? That is have a rightful mind and let your life shine... Congratulations on being chosen as the poem of the day. Done well.... Verlena
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:24:00 AM
Thanks Verlena. "Poem of the day, mine, couldn't be" that's how I thought but i'm happy.
Date: 8/13/2014 11:52:00 AM
Wonderful thoughts Phumani...congratulations on being a feature...Tim
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:22:00 AM
Thank you Tim.
Date: 8/13/2014 9:27:00 AM
Phumani- This was a really clever play on words throughout the poem. I enjoyed how it flowed with ease with such intimate content-what am I worth-nicely done.
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:21:00 AM
Thank you very much Christine.
Date: 8/13/2014 5:22:00 AM
You are an awesome spiritual being of mangnificent worth as person..Truly loved of God..You are exactly where He wants you to be right now..We have to learn each step of the way..I am elderly now and I still am learning and growing..Keep growing in your spiritual walk..Sara
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/13/2014 6:01:00 AM
Thank you for your comments and advices Sara, much appreciated. I sometimes get a feeling that i'm not where I should be hence the questions on the above piece. I will take your advice of learning as I grow. Thanks
Date: 8/11/2014 4:09:00 AM
This is amazing... Now I want to do a poem on wasted time. ;)
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Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/11/2014 4:29:00 AM
Thank you very much, that means a lot. I would really love to read your poem on "wasted time"

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