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Deadlines Are A Human Construct. Life Is Always On Time.

By Sarah JanePublished 4 years ago Updated 4 years ago 1 min read
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Graduating college later

than I anticipated is a blessing

*

And I never thought I'd say something

so ridiculously counterintuitive

*

I spoke with my colleagues

about what our career plans are

after we all get our most

expensive piece of paper

*

They all said the same thing

"I really don't know."

"I haven't thought about it."

"I hope something good."

*

Then they asked me

and I hit them with my

5, 10, and 20 year plans

*

They all make fun of me

because they know I'm older

Although they don't know

by how much

*

I laugh with them knowing

at least I know what I want

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Sarah Jane

Writing has been Sarah's passion since she was 7 years-old when she began writing poetry and short stories. Now, she's sharing her gift with the world. Subscribe, and come take a whirl in her words.

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