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What Really Matters

An old relative once told me that all I needed in life were friends That I didn't need money, a fancy house, or the latest fashion trends That what was inside mattered more Than poularity or the winning score That if people only liked me for those reasons, they'd crossed the line And weren't worth my time Years later, my boyfriend and I got into a fight And since then, I've known, all along she'd been right

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Date: 3/12/2012 12:36:00 PM
Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Yes, your grandmother had some wise advice to offer..Sara
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things