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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

SundaeSurprise In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 18:28:17 +0000 UTC]

I don't know why but that made me cry.

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WordOfChen In reply to SundaeSurprise [2013-08-23 06:26:06 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank ye fer cryin'  xD


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Beautifulrosepeddle In reply to SundaeSurprise [2013-08-22 18:52:47 +0000 UTC]

ditto..

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YamiNoIcexIcuo In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 18:23:55 +0000 UTC]

This is so deep, my heart goes out to you. it touched me so deeply and I can relate so well to this. I could cry! Well done ma friend, well done. 

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WordOfChen In reply to YamiNoIcexIcuo [2013-08-23 06:26:16 +0000 UTC]

Always glad t' reach a person's heart x'D


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Webster2705 In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 18:21:17 +0000 UTC]

So true and that's why I love it and you (the writer) !

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WordOfChen In reply to Webster2705 [2013-08-23 06:27:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank ye kindly, yer sketches are really well done too. You should submit them t' some groups and showcase yer work a little more ^^


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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silvermoon442 In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 18:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing.

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WordOfChen In reply to silvermoon442 [2013-08-23 06:27:28 +0000 UTC]

Me thanks dear friend, always glad t' be 'amazin'' Haha ^^


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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XxChavalierxX [2013-08-22 17:52:31 +0000 UTC]

This is great.

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WordOfChen In reply to XxChavalierxX [2013-08-23 06:27:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank ye kindly :3


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Tara-the-Brave In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 17:26:54 +0000 UTC]

This is a wonderful piece. I continue to be impressed by you Chen. 

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WordOfChen In reply to Tara-the-Brave [2013-08-23 06:27:43 +0000 UTC]

Aye and I hope I'll continue t' impress you ^^


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Tara-the-Brave In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-23 16:12:17 +0000 UTC]

I imagine that you will. (= 

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opl890 In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 16:24:48 +0000 UTC]

All of your poems are my favorite<3 ;u;

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WordOfChen In reply to opl890 [2013-08-22 16:26:54 +0000 UTC]

Always good to know that my friend ^^


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Onadarling In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 16:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Heartfelt and personal for so many.

Well written and phrased

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WordOfChen In reply to Onadarling [2013-08-22 16:12:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly for enjoying my work ^^


If you ever need lit. commissioned, I'm the pirate for it (^_^)/


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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SilverBatti3 In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 15:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Good as always my love!

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WordOfChen In reply to SilverBatti3 [2013-08-22 16:01:45 +0000 UTC]

My thanks m'dear ^^


Glad you liked it :3


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Shinigami--Apples In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 15:54:49 +0000 UTC]

Amazing as usual!

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WordOfChen In reply to Shinigami--Apples [2013-08-22 16:01:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly my friend ^^


Glad to have you enjoy it :3


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Shinigami--Apples In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-22 18:01:36 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! :3

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Jakeman6 In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 15:27:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh this made me tear up a little. Such a nice motivational piece and I just l;love that last line. Well done!

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WordOfChen In reply to Jakeman6 [2013-08-22 16:02:14 +0000 UTC]

Well, it came from the heart x'D


Thank you for enjoying it :3


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Always-Tea-Time In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 15:21:41 +0000 UTC]

Dude, this is incredibly inspiring and I'm sitting here, all remorseful that I've told myself countless of times, "why am I wasting my time with a talent I only imagine I have?" Haha, thanks Chen You made me smile today, haha!

And I'm sure that dream of yours'll happen c: Your writing is certainly amazing, and even if that girl from years ago doesn't personally talk to you, I'm sure she will see your writing and know that despite everything, you appreciate her now ^_^

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WordOfChen In reply to Always-Tea-Time [2013-08-22 16:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Nah, I definitely want to tell her face to face. It'll be awkward if her boyfriend's there I'll be all like YOOOOO


and he'll be like 'do you KNOW this...hood-person' and I'd be all like, "'ey listen, I just wanted to say thanks for everything you know and cheers cause you know, you done good." And then to her boyfriend I'd be like, "you got a good girl man, never let her go."


And then I'll sing about it at a concert with unicorns *3*


Well that's the plan anyhow xD


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Always-Tea-Time In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-22 16:13:25 +0000 UTC]

Ahahaha, best plan ever, oh gosh  

I'm totally for it.....

Not really, but hey! XD If it happens it happens, right?

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Scintillant-H In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 15:16:31 +0000 UTC]

seven minutes up!

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WordOfChen In reply to Scintillant-H [2013-08-22 16:02:36 +0000 UTC]

XD aaaand, no feedback? o3o


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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Scintillant-H In reply to WordOfChen [2013-08-26 16:40:23 +0000 UTC]

sorry it was great, but you already know that

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SierraFaith In reply to ??? [2013-08-22 15:16:21 +0000 UTC]

I love your poems

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WordOfChen In reply to SierraFaith [2013-08-22 16:02:25 +0000 UTC]

I'm very glad that you love the ^^


-Captain Chenbeard of the Black Fedora Pirates

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