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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
berlonipepponi In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 22:46:30 +0000 UTC]
I didn't want to read it at first, but it drew me in. Congratulations!
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WordOfChen In reply to berlonipepponi [2013-08-23 06:20:39 +0000 UTC]
Excellent! I'll put another achievement on me list fer that x'3
+1
Now I'm feelin' proud ^^
Thank ye fer readin' :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to Scr1b3 [2013-08-23 06:20:45 +0000 UTC]
Glad ye liked it friend :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to Sesshomarusama3 [2013-08-23 06:21:10 +0000 UTC]
Ooooo Sesshomaru likes me work? Now that's a compliment, didn't think InuYasha's brother would be inta this x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Sesshomarusama3 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 07:43:41 +0000 UTC]
Indeed Pirate mortal. My half breed brother would surely not be enticed into reading something like this...
Lol hahaha ur welcome!
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Aparnaaries In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 21:53:33 +0000 UTC]
its amazing...very inspirational. keep it up!!!
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WordOfChen In reply to Aparnaaries [2013-08-23 06:21:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly, I'm very glad ye liked it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Garrison-Kelly [2013-08-22 21:46:07 +0000 UTC]
That was very inspirational, Chen. You did good.
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WordOfChen In reply to Garrison-Kelly [2013-08-23 06:21:45 +0000 UTC]
Well ye know I be good fer it x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Solar-S-Shift In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 21:26:15 +0000 UTC]
I salute you for giving those of us the courage and the strengthening words to work hard and keep going. Thank you.
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WordOfChen In reply to Solar-S-Shift [2013-08-23 06:21:37 +0000 UTC]
Yer most welcome friend :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Mandithefail In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 21:25:27 +0000 UTC]
Wow o-o that was amazing O_O Gj
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WordOfChen In reply to Mandithefail [2013-08-23 06:21:59 +0000 UTC]
I'm always glad fer a compliment friend, thank ye ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Madrin In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 21:05:57 +0000 UTC]
Awesome. I am writing my own story, after all the naysayers said nay. Building my own dream, and there's more happiness than anyone who ever doubted me can fathom....
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WordOfChen In reply to Madrin [2013-08-23 06:22:32 +0000 UTC]
Aye, that's the way t' do it :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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TacTheScribbler In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 20:58:46 +0000 UTC]
Holy. Cow. That is the most amazing thing EVER! Great work!
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WordOfChen In reply to TacTheScribbler [2013-08-23 06:22:25 +0000 UTC]
haha I don't know about THAT, but I'm glad ye liked it friend :3
Who knows, I am always improvin' so maybe something might be even better ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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TacTheScribbler In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 20:05:11 +0000 UTC]
Well, I certainly do! You have a wonderful way with words! I've dabbled in poetry myself, but in a sort of strange way. My poetry isn't really my own, and mean that in this way: I have random phrases that pop into my head, which I don't make up, and they sort of turn into poems of their own. Someone once described it to me by saying that I 'have a muse'.
But I digress. You are incredibly talented and I look forward to seeing more of your work! (Nice signature, by the way!)
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WordOfChen In reply to TacTheScribbler [2013-08-24 14:33:18 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly again, I hpe I continue t' impress
And yes, everyone loves th' pirate thing x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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TacTheScribbler In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-25 02:34:18 +0000 UTC]
Aye, it's quite catchy!
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WordOfChen In reply to King-76 [2013-08-23 06:22:53 +0000 UTC]
Tis alright, I be known fer that actually :3
There might be more overloads to come in future ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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WordOfChen In reply to fuyu-oleander [2013-08-23 06:23:30 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly :3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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inkedicon In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 20:37:54 +0000 UTC]
An anthem for all the "losers" in the world. Thank you.
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WordOfChen In reply to inkedicon [2013-08-23 06:23:24 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye :3
But of course remember, sometimes losers will grow and overcome that (^_^)/
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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inkedicon In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-26 21:54:32 +0000 UTC]
and, unfortunately, sometimes they don't and are still living in their moms basement.
But seriously, truly inspired and inspiring. wish I'd have read that in high school.
i read it and i try to put pencil to paper and draw the images that pop into my head, but I can't find one that really sticks. The one image that encompasses the entire poem.
Again, i am moved by this piece. I have a teen who is struggling with their popularity. might have them read this.
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WordOfChen In reply to inkedicon [2013-08-27 02:11:48 +0000 UTC]
Bwahaha I see :3
Well how about a series of images or a simple comic. I would love to see my works made into something like that.
And if it would help them, go ahead I say, always good t' get a little motivation ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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inkedicon In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-27 22:03:36 +0000 UTC]
I've been thinking about it. It might end up being a series. I don't know yet. I have some other pieces that is taking up creative space. Once those are out, i should be able to Obsess over this more.
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WordOfChen In reply to IridescentCatalyst [2013-08-23 06:24:16 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Russianbear09 In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 20:25:22 +0000 UTC]
Inspiration! Motivation! Awesomeness!!! Brava my friend, great poem.
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WordOfChen In reply to Russianbear09 [2013-08-23 06:23:44 +0000 UTC]
Always glad t' have th' approval o' the bear himself x'3
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Russianbear09 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 20:02:06 +0000 UTC]
I am always glad to approve works.
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liilly1504 [2013-08-22 20:17:55 +0000 UTC]
This is so amazing!!!!!!! I think everyone in the entire world should read this and understand that if they are a dreamer, they can do something.
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WordOfChen In reply to liilly1504 [2013-08-23 06:24:35 +0000 UTC]
But of course, if we reach out with our hands we can achieve, it simply depends on what you'll choose t' do ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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liilly1504 In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 19:14:10 +0000 UTC]
Totally! Great job on this!
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Maybeawriter In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 19:18:50 +0000 UTC]
I love this! It's incredibly inspirational!
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WordOfChen In reply to Maybeawriter [2013-08-23 06:25:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly, I'm glad ye liked it ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Lowenaaa In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 19:12:10 +0000 UTC]
Hey, I'm really happy for you your story is really nice you overcome critics who said that you wasn't good enough, and became good enough. Actually same things happens to me so I can understand your feeling :3 one day, I will too be going to see those who were mocking me and say "hey, see what I did ?"
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WordOfChen In reply to Lowenaaa [2013-08-23 06:25:44 +0000 UTC]
Haha, then it looks like we shall be awesome together m'dear. Always glad t' have yer lovely comments here ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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Egloo8888 [2013-08-22 19:01:39 +0000 UTC]
That was really touching and inspiring, so thank you for that . And your descriptions are definitely not too long, I enjoy reading them too ^^.
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WordOfChen In reply to Egloo8888 [2013-08-23 06:25:53 +0000 UTC]
Thank ye kindly fer enjoyin' it ^^
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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914four [2013-08-22 18:59:30 +0000 UTC]
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. " - Calvin Coolidge
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WordOfChen In reply to 914four [2013-08-23 06:25:59 +0000 UTC]
(^_^)b
-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates
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