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I once had a young friend. She sat weeping in her car, all alone and overweight. I sat with her, in her box, silently. Together we conquered this one battle. I think of this sweet girl often. 

a mime’s box NO way out tourists POINT and laugh NEVER changing ALWAYS dark face painted PALE i PUSH with palms and plump but NEVER gain my freedom 12/5/2016

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Date: 12/5/2016 2:14:00 PM
Hi Kim, This is a good take on the contest theme. I'm sure she valued your friendship. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/5/2016 7:24:00 PM
Thank you, Alexis! :)
Date: 12/5/2016 11:06:00 AM
such compassion in this gentle, lovely piece, kim..huggs
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Date: 12/5/2016 11:27:00 AM
Thank you, Nette! Hug to you to!
Date: 12/5/2016 10:39:00 AM
Well done Kim. It sure sounds like you were such a dedicated friend. God Bless you
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/5/2016 11:04:00 AM
Thanks, Heidi.

Book: Shattered Sighs