“The doctor said, 'He can't last a week.' And I did. And they said, 'There's no way this kid's going to last a month.' And I did. And so they said, 'Two years. He's not going to make it.' Two years. 'Five years. He can't do that.' I lived to be five years. 'He's never going to hit double digits.' And here I am, a new teenager.”
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Mattie Stepanek
Mattie Stepanek was an accomplished American poet whose work resonated with readers. Born on July 17, 1990, he tragically passed away on June 22, 2004. Despite his short life, his poetry conveyed profound emotions and wisdom, touching the lives of many. more
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