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It’s a Latin name. Whatdoes it mean? It means Pure white, yes, but it also means “God has helped,” prosperity, and happiness. In short, it means ME
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Taylor Swift ~ Place in this Word
Now, why would I choose this song for myself? Honestly, I don’t really have a place in this world. I’m on my own. And I love it. So many girls let their lifes revolve around what other people think. Being popular. Being liked. Having a boyfriend. The thing is, I don’[t want that to be the focus of my life. Why waste it on other people’s opinions, destroying my own happiness in trying to please others? Pfft. Me? I do enjoy others, don’t get me wrong. Family is important to me, and so are friendships. But really? I’m me! I’ve got my quirks, I’ve got those things that others call weird. For goodness’ sake, I look like I have a beak! Some admire that, others look at me funny. But I don’t care. It the words of Dr. Suess- “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” And why should I let the world define who I am? I am ME
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As I closed my eyes, I felt it. The soft fur of mine stiffened, extending, transforming into layers of downy fluff and primary’s, the stiffened outside becoming a waterproof barrier. I felt my back legs becoming thinner, losing the warmth of the fur as it fused together into a leathery skin, my feet becoming webbed. My muzzle flattened and stretched gently into a sloping beak, my eyes focused sharply on everything around me, my arms folding behind me into wings. As I closed my eyes, I felt it. My neck extended, and I drifted into a small pool of water, which extended all around me. I was serene. I was graceful. I was beautiful. I was a swan. I opened my eyes again, and I was in a different world. I was not alone in the pool – rather, there were others of my kind – that is, my newfound kind, and every neck was smoothly bent over, each pair forming a small heart. I remembered. Valentine’s Day. I dipped my own head and propelled underwater, shooting through like a small torpedo, and soon, I was not alone. Another swan mirrored my actions. I slowly smiled, and as we breached the surface, we made that beautiful heart. In that brief moment, I belonged. I was like everyone else – but without trying to be. I was me. I belonged. And as I closed my eyes, I felt it. One more thing. Love.
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It feels so good to have that done and posted! Hopefully I'm not too late, and best of luck to everyone! ~Kalo