First words are never my forte
Wondering what's the perfect word to bestow upon thee
Thinking what's the exact metaphor to use
Just to fit it like Cinderella's shoes
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I think I just ran out of similes to compare you with
Just like in mathematics; an accurate length to a missing width
But if I am to rate you from 1-10, I'd rate you 1
For you are 1 of a kind, Dan
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Shallow adjectives no longer describe you
Smart, kind, and a born leader? That was the Dan that I once knew
For after more than a year, they still do describe you but not that accurately
Because you're not Dan if you'd settle for such simplicity
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You're not Dan if I'd just say you're kind
For you tend to say what boggles your mind
No matter what it may be, it doesn't matter--they never vary
And up until now, I am still amazed with your acts of bravery
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You're not Dan if I'd just say you're generous
For you don't only give physical help in any situation that had rose
You exert effort and time for you know it matters more, nonetheless
That, I have seen such selflessness
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You're not Dan if I'd just say you're a good friend
You're always that kind who extends his hand for anyone to lend
Although you have this daily dose of bullying us too
You're still the only one who wakes up at 3 am just to know how we do
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If there's something that I've learned from you
It's the self love that you always promote to do
Although in your part, it kinda ended up being self obsession that made you a slight narcissist
I know that in naming all the people that loves you, you'll definitely have a good long list
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Another thing is your idealisms in life
That although life's journey might all be just you, tripping over a knife
You don't get to patch your torn pieces up and just forget that it ever happened
It's the lessons--letting your scars be the reminder that you have to be more careful, to be more open minded
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And the most important thing that I've learned from you is to be always thankful
In anything and everything that will fill your life's cup full Regardless of how small or big the impact of someone had caused
You just have to be verbal in being grateful for the wonders that they produced
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All the birthday wishes had been said for you, that, I know
And I don't want to be overrated, anyhow
So instead of a wish, I want to ask for a request
I want you to never stop conquering your own quest
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I want you to never ever think of giving up
Just take some rest, take your usual 5 pm nap
I want you to always and forever be at your best
To remember that it's the competition within oneself, not with the rest
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I wouldn't want you to stay the same
I want you to be better, to grow up, and even be insane
And I want you to be fearless in setting your sail abode
In not minding what other people will add to your load
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Always remember that it's not what the society wants, it's what your heart desires
And you only live once so there's no time for all those lousy cries
Be who you want to be
Be with who makes you happy.
©valerious
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