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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
yournamehere8888 In reply to ??? [2013-08-28 20:11:06 +0000 UTC]
Just mentioning it, captain. A simple mention of it.
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WordOfChen In reply to yournamehere8888 [2013-08-29 04:07:34 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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BunnyEggs [2013-08-23 10:19:00 +0000 UTC]
This made tears come to my eyes, thank you so much for writing this!
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WordOfChen In reply to BunnyEggs [2013-08-28 17:15:28 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad I managed t' make ye feel good ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Farelle In reply to ??? [2013-08-23 09:26:43 +0000 UTC]
thank you, you can't believe how fitting this feels for me right now^^
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WordOfChen In reply to Farelle [2013-08-28 17:15:37 +0000 UTC]
Yer most welcome friend, I hope you stay inspired ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Hinoko-Rina [2013-08-23 07:52:44 +0000 UTC]
This is really beautiful ! I couldn't stop reading the italics
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WordOfChen In reply to Hinoko-Rina [2013-08-28 17:15:42 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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ScorpionArt1110 In reply to ??? [2013-08-23 06:21:30 +0000 UTC]
This is great, i could only read the italics.
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WordOfChen In reply to ScorpionArt1110 [2013-08-23 06:24:10 +0000 UTC]
wut O_O only th' italics? xD
In which case didn't ye miss most o' th' poem LOL
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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streamtiem In reply to ??? [2013-08-23 05:19:58 +0000 UTC]
This is the first and only written piece that I have added to my favorites on deviantART.
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WordOfChen In reply to streamtiem [2013-08-23 06:14:32 +0000 UTC]
Aye, well I be very glad that ye chose t' favourite this (^_^)/
If ever ye want t' see good writin', here be th' place t' enjoy it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to Chocolollie [2013-08-23 06:14:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly lass, I'm very glad ye enjoyed it ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Lunarwing59 In reply to ??? [2013-08-23 02:14:00 +0000 UTC]
beautiful... beautiful... once again, you have mezmorized me!!
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WordOfChen In reply to Lunarwing59 [2013-08-23 06:15:02 +0000 UTC]
Ye know this pirate always be good fer it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Lunarwing59 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 06:22:15 +0000 UTC]
lol yeah!!... *fall asleep*
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WordOfChen In reply to Gentleman-Status [2013-08-23 06:15:45 +0000 UTC]
Me thanks fer th' compliment ^^
If every ye need anythin' written...well I be th' pirate t' do it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Gentleman-Status In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-28 02:49:49 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome! If so, I shall let you know! Thank you! ^_^
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WordOfChen In reply to IcyKitsuneStorm [2013-08-23 06:15:25 +0000 UTC]
It's a minion, so I'll take it as a good thing x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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IcyKitsuneStorm In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 07:12:06 +0000 UTC]
My friend typed it and sent it, sry bout that, but nice, anyway!
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WordOfChen In reply to IceAngel1234 [2013-08-23 06:16:00 +0000 UTC]
My thanks :3 I'm very glad ye enjoyed it ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to SEwing0109 [2013-08-23 06:16:05 +0000 UTC]
I wish I had a job x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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SEwing0109 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 12:33:41 +0000 UTC]
I meant the movie. One of thee lines in the poem was at least used in Jobs. I'm guessing he actually said it (or you've seen the movie).
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WordOfChen In reply to SEwing0109 [2013-08-23 13:03:47 +0000 UTC]
There's a movie about Steve Jobs?
Seriously? Wtf xD
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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SEwing0109 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 15:28:32 +0000 UTC]
Just came out, I think. Watched it yesterday. it's called "Jobs."
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WordOfChen In reply to SEwing0109 [2013-08-23 15:51:50 +0000 UTC]
LOL, nah I don't like many of the things to do with apple I'm afraid x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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SEwing0109 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 16:06:24 +0000 UTC]
I agree. They're trying to force consumers to use only their products. It's a good movie, though. I say go see it -- it doesn't worship him by any means.
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NHLoveDani In reply to ??? [2013-08-23 00:06:49 +0000 UTC]
I was actually slipping into one of my depressive states due to stress, fighting at it, really not wanting to be sad yet not wanting to be anything BUT sad. I don't know how many people get those other than me, as I seem to be addicted to sadness at this point... I was just searching for someone /something/ to satisfy me the way I wanted it to. That's usually hard to come by.
I want to say Thank you. This poem gave me a positive boost. I really love it.
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WordOfChen In reply to NHLoveDani [2013-08-23 06:18:21 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad that it did and here's a little gift from the Pirate King of the Galbin Coast. I faved a few of yer lovely artworks. Yer really good at drawin' I wish I could but me talent be in writing and speaking :3
Never give up eh? :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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NHLoveDani In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 17:06:48 +0000 UTC]
Ah, thank you juj. Same to you!!
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the-stephy-powers [2013-08-23 00:00:52 +0000 UTC]
Isn't it funny that we never know how strong we are until that's our only option? It gets better. It always does because it can't always be dark. Everyone has to wage their own personal war...
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WordOfChen In reply to the-stephy-powers [2013-08-23 06:18:40 +0000 UTC]
Haha, indeed yer right me friend ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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yourfavoritelove In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 23:58:48 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful. You go onto such a deep and personal level, but you still manage to make it relatable to everyone. Hats off to you!
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WordOfChen In reply to yourfavoritelove [2013-08-23 06:19:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye, tis always nice when I can reach the hearts o' me readers :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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RoseSerpenthelm In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 23:49:29 +0000 UTC]
Oh god, this poem speaks to me in so many ways. A year and a day ago, I was betrayed by a close friend, who told me I would never be successful. Little did they know that those words which were meant to destroy me instead built me up and made me become stronger.
Please, keep writing awesome poems like this, the world needs more of them!
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WordOfChen In reply to RoseSerpenthelm [2013-08-23 06:19:57 +0000 UTC]
Depends on what the people commission since that was what this is x'3
Feel free t' commission somethin' if every yer in need of writin' ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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RoseSerpenthelm In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 07:24:23 +0000 UTC]
I'll keep it in mind, should I ever find myself with a few points to spare!
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WordOfChen In reply to Lazy-Individual [2013-08-23 06:20:04 +0000 UTC]
Yer most welcome friend :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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THRAXX21 [2013-08-22 23:25:28 +0000 UTC]
You're words found a place in my soul, because I was one of those people always put down. Thank you
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WordOfChen In reply to THRAXX21 [2013-08-23 06:20:13 +0000 UTC]
Always glad t' be of assistance x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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