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Week 27:NoTV-Paquette

Submitted by ggevalt on April 30, 2007 - 15:36.

Life Without TV
By Allyson Paquette
Rochester High School, Grade 9

Living without television
Might sound weird to you
Boring as heck
What to do?

But here I am
Almost 16
Soccer and homework
That’s my routine.

No television
Since I was little
How did I live?
Isn’t it vital?

I was always taught
To enjoy what I had.
Playing outside
When I was sad.

Books and radio
Helped to pass some time
Never being bored
During the daytime.

Movies I had
But no MTV
It may seem different
But normal to me.

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best writing i have ever seen in my life

Submitted by Jackie Potter on May 1, 2007 - 19:58.

you are very talented at writing and using your words. that's why i love talking to you!
its the best poem i have ever heard in my life! [:
this was very well writen. i love you allyson! keep up the good work!

This is AMAZING..

Submitted by Greenslitm on May 2, 2007 - 07:12.

Well, Allyson, This piece is really great. I like how you used your words. It really makes since because people rely on T.V. to keep them entertained but you are always active. Great Job!!

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Submitted by Jackie Potter on May 22, 2007 - 11:02.

we like to have fun even without teebee. right al? [:

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