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One Day

one day…
i’ll stop being considerate.
i’ll stop caring.
i’ll stop believing.
i’ll stop trying.
i’ll stop enduring.

one day…
i’ll be spontaneous.
i’ll be callous.
i’ll be frightening.
i’ll be shocking.

one day…
they’ll be confused.
they’ll be scared.
they’ll be crying.

one day…
i’ll get out of this routine,
because i won’t be able to save myself every time.

and one day
i won’t be strong enough to stop myself.

Copyright © Catherine Chan | Year Posted 2010

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Date: 9/5/2026 10:46:00 AM

I've really been enjoying your story your characters and storytelling are fantastic. Honestly, I think it would work incredibly well as a manga or webtoon and could help you reach an even bigger audience. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il: [email protected] inst@ akiraa_artly
Date: 1/16/2024 1:10:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 9/9/2015 2:00:00 PM

Catherine, thank you for sharing. A pleasure to read... SKAT

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