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Tell my I'm clever, Tell me I'm kind, Tell me I'm talented, Tell me I'm cute, Tell me I'm sensitive, Graceful and Wise Tell me I'm perfect-- But tell me the TRUTH.
why can't you see i'm a kid', said the kid. Why try to make me like you? Why are you hurt when I don't cuddle? Why do you sigh when I splash through a puddle? Why do you scream when I do what I did? Im a kid.
The Voice No teacher, preacher, parent, friend Or wise man can decide What's right for you - just listen to The voice that speaks inside.
BODY LANGUAGE Said my feet, "Hey, let's go dancin'." Said my tongue, "Let's have a snack." Said my brain, "Let's read a good book." Said my eyes, "Let's take a nap." Said my legs, "Let's just go walkin'." Said my back, "Let's take a ride." Said my seat, "Well, I'll just sit right here,'Til all of you decide.
William tell, William tell, Take your arrow, grip it well, There’s the apple– – aim for the middle– – Oh well … you just missed by a little.

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