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Here is a collection of my favorite writings. "Dawn" was written by a mother for her daughter and my friend, in hopes that it would help with a personal journey. Given to me, about 4 years ago, it was written on an old worn out piece of paper, carefully folded over. My friend said: "It's worn out but the words have the same impact. This poem, has served its purpose when mom gave it to me. Now I'm passing it so that it can do the same for you.". Ironically, the name of the poem is the name of the writer, and the daughters name is Joy.

"If" by Rudyard Kipling. I've heard different reactions from many people to this poem. Some felt it to be harsh, some felt it promoted doing nothing, and many have expressed admiration for it and said that they received it from their fathers and or have passed it on to their children. In all cases the reaction was a strong one.

The following poem is called "Forgiveness" I have found it somewhere on the web and failed to note the author. At some point I will need to find it again so I can give proper credit. A long time ago, I had wished for forgiveness from someone else...today, forgiveness is in me, for me, and others.

I found this piece on growing pains rather profound. Written by philosopher Khalil Gibran, this poem has a way of speaking directly to your soul, no matter where you are in life.