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Legacy

You joined the world alone Fresh individual You hadn't made your mark yet Now look at how you're leaving They're all flocking to your bedside. Look at what you caused Look at what you have created From the birth of your first you changed everything forever. Now you're scattered across the Earth in their crinkly eyes their sweet teeth and their smiles. You've anchored down in all of them Even as you take the final voyage You lead a fleet that's made of you Seemingly alone, you're surrounded by your family, and wrapped up in your legacy

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 4/18/2009 9:09:00 AM
What a loving tribute to one who has obviously left a great impression on the world they left behind! Wish we could all leave such a "legacy." Welcome to Poetry Soup! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/14/2009 1:20:00 PM
a very good person from your memories! Light & Love
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