**1** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp; Figure out what you want,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;learn to ask for it. Nobody
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;can read your mind.

**2** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nobody will love you the
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;way you imagined.

**3** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Life does not come 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; with a reboot option.

**4** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; People are not covered
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; under manufacturer's warranty.

**5** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Everything comes with a
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; shelf life, including 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; relationships.

**6** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nothing is permanent.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nothing comes free. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why pay for temporary
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;illusions.

**7** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Even if they hate you.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At least they tried.

**8** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You only live once
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; till you die once.

**9** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make happiness a
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; compulsion. Don't let 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sorrow choose you.

**10** **~**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sometimes lose everything.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You realize your worth.

dreamer

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deborah-brooks-langford

removed.-lid5

love this, but......i have number 8 sussed. i have twice died and still here.....

patty-mmmmmmmmmm

great points of reference to build upon.  
hugs
Patty

Babu-kandula

This is very helpful. Insightful and reflective...Great write!

senor-negativo

This poem has taught me, you don't have a great imagination.

pradip-chattopadhyay

jamie-king

twinkle

Wisdom speaks through your words. 
Million hugs dear.

timothy

Sage advice and wisdom here. . .
Brilliant write!!!!!!!~<3<3:):)&#9786;&#9788;&#9794;&#9792;&#9824;&#9829;&#9827;&#9830;&#9688;&#9787;&#9689;&#8226;&#9675;.O&#9835;
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stephen-e-yocum

Truisms to live by.
(That only time can teach)

raj-arumugam

Ah, here have I found
The wise Rupal...
Beautiful words and very true indeed

wow, this is inspiring piece, my friend, bravo!

removed.-4hg2

Wow ... you are deep and full of surprises ...

pencaricahaya

Beautiful, deep and meaningful.
This is quite a message!

pamela-rae

nicholaswalker

Nobody will love you the
                      way you imagined.
I love this one!! We all learn through our life that teaches us how to walk on.. along the roads of life with loneliness ...cause, everybody`s for a minute even the ecstasy`s for a while. Very nice imagery!

joe-adomavicia

This write is eye opening and inspires me to look at different aspects of life in a different light. Thank you for that. Excellent

roses-behind-every-thorns

Love point 1,2,3,9,10. All of those things are what I have been doing :p Nice and wise advice I got here!