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My Face Is Not My Own

Brandy Combs

    My name is Seth. I stare into a face that is not mine, or if it is, it’s barely recognizable. But all around me, darkness has enfolded me like a shroud, suffocating me. My foot is on the threshold of my dreams, but darkness and doubt keep pulling me away from them. What if I fail, like so many times before? What happens if the darkness consumes me? Will there ever be hope again? My goals and dreams rise before me, casting the thinnest slice of light through the darkness. I must focus on that light, because I do not wish for the darkness to swallow me. My goal is to have a successful career as a lawyer, but because of past mistakes I’ve made, people around me won’t give me a chance. And paying for law school isn’t easy either. I’m working two jobs just to make ends meet. BUT, still and yet, I WILL NOT be defeated. They will NOT destroy my dreams. My own positive force of will can obliterate the darkness and negativity. I will do what I MUST to brighten the light of my goals and dreams. God willing, it’s MY turn to shine!

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