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Sit down for a second,
Because I want to tell you something.
I want to tell you and everybody else that walked over me.
That today, I have become something!
Just walk with me for a second,
I want to show you something.
You remember this; is it all falling into place?
Cause this is where you shut me down.
Now I didn't know what I was supposed to do;
Excuse me for being a loser, right?
I had to work up a lot of courage to ask you out.
But you didn't even look at anything beneath the surface.
So of course, you just flipped me off and walked away.
Thank you.
Because of you I went to the gym every single day.
Because of you I started lifting iron over my head.
And you know what it feels pretty damn good to be getting my pump.
Yeah, that's something that you did for me!
And now, over to my phone,
Let's call up Michael.
'ey Michael,
What up man?
You remember me?
Yeah, I'm the guy who could never fit in!
That kid who wasn't a part of your little writer's club.
What was it that you said to me?
Oh yeah, let me give it to you in the accent:
"Dear sir, we regret to inform you that we do not take individuals,
Who have unfortunately shown themselves to be sub-par in the English language.
Please try again after you've attended an actual English course."
Damn man, that was harsh.
But you know what?
Thank you.
Because of you, my art became something.
Let me just level with you for a second.
I practised nearly four or five hours a day.
And yeah, my English was bad.
I didn't have the benefit of an elite 'edjumacation' like you did.
But I practised.
Day and night, I worked so hard that I was losing sleep.
Be it sick, tired, whatever; I made my words come to life.
I can't recall how many times, I flipped through a dictionary,
Searched on-line; desperately trying to learn some new words and phrases.
And you know what?
I'm the one who's finally doing it!
I'm doing all the things that you dreamed of doing;
I'm doing all the things which you always talked about doing.
But it's all the things that you ain't never going to be doing.
So my last message,
Is to all those people out there.
To all the people whom they said:
"Can't do it, never going to do it; never will do it."
I want you all to place a hand over your hearts and repeat after me.
I will never be an incredible individual,
But that ain't bad.
I may not be the best individual,
But I could be good.
I don't need a shining medal,
I don't need my name on a roll of honour.
Because I will earn my own medal.
I will earn my place in the history books.
History is going to remember me,
As the one guy, that one girl,
Who worked so damn hard at what they did,
That one day, they finally made it.
Because those people,
Who are crazy enough to dream;
Who are crazy enough to think that they can change this world,
Are often the ones that do.
And that's what I want you all to remember,
Because at end of the day.
Only you can write the ending to your own story.
And mine, I'm hoping, is going to be pretty bad ass.
Peace...
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Comments: 184
Sleeping-Crow [2013-12-02 21:28:01 +0000 UTC]
Killer. The poem was both unique and inspirational. I didn't like the whole "street talking" thing, but I came to terms with it knowing that you made it seem like it wasn't just you talking, but the reader themselves talking as well. Well done...I wish I could write something just as inspirational...
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thelastlonewolf [2013-09-15 04:46:01 +0000 UTC]
besides this being fucking amazing, for some reason I had Eminem rapping this in my head.
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candygirl101010 [2013-08-31 02:26:45 +0000 UTC]
i love it it makes me feel i can over come anything i only have 1 question... do u have abbs now?
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Moon6Shadow [2013-08-29 12:24:34 +0000 UTC]
This is absolutely awesome and that oath I'm sorry but can I just say Wreck-It, Ralph anyone? I loved that movie and I really like how I can see so much of the movie and the Bad Guy Oath in this since that movie has such a strong message that really goes well with this.
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redwallbadger [2013-08-29 11:19:11 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for this piece of inspiration. I love how your poem are written in an almost. . . "Ordinary" way (and yet, what is ordinary?), yet they're so powerful and express so much!
I really should read more of your writing, especially your poems, when I have more time; they're really original and refreshing. C:
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WordOfChen In reply to Redder-Than-You [2013-08-29 03:54:00 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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BloodyWolfPaw [2013-08-28 22:00:53 +0000 UTC]
Very powerful and inspirational! Thank you for writing this! : ]
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WordOfChen In reply to BloodyWolfPaw [2013-08-29 03:53:47 +0000 UTC]
You're most welcome friend ^^
Thank you for enjoying it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Ayeri [2013-08-28 12:29:34 +0000 UTC]
Just so you know, I've been on DA for a long time, this account only 2 years, but others since 2004, and I don't recall EVER commenting on a written piece. So here I am, commenting on yours, because it was really wonderful and I felt like you poured your heart out in a way not many could. Through your writing, you CAN change the world. You CAN change how people think and influence them. You've done just that, my friend. Kudos to you!
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WordOfChen In reply to Ayeri [2013-08-28 17:12:03 +0000 UTC]
Wow, I'm really grateful fer th' praise. Thank you, I truly hope that you'll enjoy more o' me works in future ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to angeluchiha7 [2013-08-28 17:12:07 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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crysanthemum963 [2013-08-27 22:02:10 +0000 UTC]
Ah ya gotta talk to her again one day xD. And nice poem.
The end reminded me a lot of Wreck-It-Ralph for some reason...O:
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WordOfChen In reply to crysanthemum963 [2013-08-28 17:12:28 +0000 UTC]
It was adapted from Wreck-It-Ralph. I thought the bad-guy affirmation was just wonderfully emotional :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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StellaStarfish [2013-08-24 01:38:18 +0000 UTC]
I don't remember if i commented on this one yet...
I absolutely love that this is so personal, because it really makes it believable it's very inspirational, especially since you have come so far. My biggest motivators are the people who bullied me too, because I just want to show them that they can't keep me down forever with their badmouthing and shtuff and that I can accomplish things
thanks for this reminder that I am in control of my life, not them
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WordOfChen In reply to StellaStarfish [2013-08-28 17:12:43 +0000 UTC]
Ohohoho thank ye so kindly m'friend, I'm always glad t' have you enjoyin' me works :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to Rainb0wDashie [2013-08-28 17:13:00 +0000 UTC]
Haha alright :3 Sorry t' have wasted yer time eh? ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Rainb0wDashie In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-29 03:32:48 +0000 UTC]
It's not terrible, I was just kind angry when I found the poem. I just didn't like it at the time. I still don't like it but it's not terrible. Sorry.
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WordOfChen In reply to Rainb0wDashie [2013-08-29 03:52:25 +0000 UTC]
It's cool, if you don't like something you don't like it, so no offense taken lol It would be ridiculous for everyone to like everything that would just be creepy, frightening and extremely scary
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates ::iconWordofChen
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TheDeadManRemains [2013-08-23 19:26:38 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for writing this. It's exactly what I needed to hear just now.
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WordOfChen In reply to TheDeadManRemains [2013-08-28 17:13:07 +0000 UTC]
Yer most welcome friend, I'm glad ye liked it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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snowywolf13 [2013-08-23 15:53:20 +0000 UTC]
This is amazing and definitely inspirational. The fact that you wrote it about your own experiences makes it even more touching. I feel inspired now!
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WordOfChen In reply to snowywolf13 [2013-08-28 17:13:14 +0000 UTC]
Thank you as always fer readin' it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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SpectralEyE78 [2013-08-23 15:30:42 +0000 UTC]
I think I might of shed a couple of tears while reading this, hopefully this will push me even harder towards my goal to become a writer.
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WordOfChen In reply to SpectralEyE78 [2013-08-28 17:13:24 +0000 UTC]
Always m'dear, always reach fer that goal x'D
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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timeywimeystuff13 [2013-08-23 15:18:22 +0000 UTC]
It is very inspirational and makes me sad and happy at the same time. It is a good lesson, that we can all become good at things and rise above people who are nasty to us if we try hard.
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WordOfChen In reply to timeywimeystuff13 [2013-08-28 17:13:45 +0000 UTC]
Aye, that is definitely somethin' I hope fer people t' believe ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Tecniasta [2013-08-23 13:47:59 +0000 UTC]
That's really good that we can change because of people who treated us badly. I experienced it very well and I'm a really happy person now. Gorgeous poem, keep being awesome! (Sorry for my poor English and too short comment to such a great work, but I'm trying to do my best )
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WordOfChen In reply to Tecniasta [2013-08-28 17:13:59 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye fer enjoyin' me works. Your english is good though ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Static-Foil [2013-08-23 13:45:29 +0000 UTC]
It breaks my heart and mends my heart all in the same time :'>
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WordOfChen In reply to Static-Foil [2013-08-28 17:14:07 +0000 UTC]
Always glad t' bring dual emotions ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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dragoeniex [2013-08-23 12:44:25 +0000 UTC]
Hm. I was about to ask if you spelled "practised" (practiced) wrong intentionally. But upon looking it up, I found that that's an acceptable spelling in different places, as long as you still spell "practice" with a 'c' when it's a noun and not a verb.
I have learned something today. Thanks for that.
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WordOfChen In reply to dragoeniex [2013-08-28 17:14:17 +0000 UTC]
haha aye, it can be spelled in both ways :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to HarperSage4 [2013-08-28 17:14:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly fer bein' awesome ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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HarperSage4 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-29 04:45:57 +0000 UTC]
Pfft. My awesomeness is nothing in comparison with how totally awesome you are Captain~!
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JE-S2 [2013-08-23 11:28:11 +0000 UTC]
I clicked the link to hear how you read it and makes such a difference I think. Well I like this and it is really great! Totally inspirational and I love the ending especially "Because at the end of the day. Only you can write the ending to your own story. And mine, I'm hoping, is going to be pretty bad ass."
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WordOfChen In reply to JE-S2 [2013-08-28 17:14:43 +0000 UTC]
I certainly hope that many will be inspired by it. Thank you fer readin' it ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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xXSpiritualArtistXx [2013-08-23 11:07:50 +0000 UTC]
As always, this is truly fantastic. I say that with the most sincerity that I can communicate through text.
Kinda makes the stuff I write seem lame...
I'll keep trying, though~
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WordOfChen In reply to xXSpiritualArtistXx [2013-08-28 17:14:57 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly, and no everyone has their own style, this just happens t' be mine ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Bloodymary626 [2013-08-23 10:56:56 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for inspiration and for giving us, those who have been put down, courage.
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WordOfChen In reply to Bloodymary626 [2013-08-28 17:15:12 +0000 UTC]
Yer most welcome :3 Sharin' me experience is an important thing t' do eh? :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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yournamehere8888 [2013-08-23 10:28:21 +0000 UTC]
Bravo man, for giving courage, this world needs it badly.
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WordOfChen In reply to yournamehere8888 [2013-08-28 17:15:17 +0000 UTC]
Aye, that I know friend ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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