Wake Up

in the womb, a life unborn
unlimited potential
not yet tanted by the hate of this world.
a simply blissful existence,
halfway between life and death
all things are possible
limitations don't exist

Once in the world will he or she be
 prosecuted for reasons not understood, 
with the verdict guilty already in place
Will it, he, her, them be  given a chance.
Or will their dreams be crushed even before they start,

Dream big, go far 
told to them from the time of forever.
Only to be crushed by the truth of humanilty.
Dream big, go far
Wake up and go no more.
Reality sets in, life is too short
there's not enough time.
Reality set in so they dream no more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Gasun Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Congratulations on your win my dear Jalisa! hugs:)LG
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October 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM
CONGRATS ON A SUPER WRITE AND FIRST PLACE WIN LUV ..
Brown Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "Unborn Babies Dream" contest Jalisa. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Many congrats Jalisa on winning the contest, "Unborn babies dream" by Linton. Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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October 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM
BIG BIG Congratulations on your win friend Jalisa. Hugs! **Maria**
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October 14, 2012 at 7:38 PM
congratulations on your win.Lee
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October 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Jalisa, congratulations with your deep and wonderful win in THE SCRIBE'S "Unborn Babies Dream" contest. Have yourself a good night~ PD
Palmer Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 6:05 PM
great write Jalisa,words with sooo much truth
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