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The Grim Truth

the grim truth behind the pride of viewing the contents of the museum is not obvious to the public some are finding gruesome treasures inside where men came out victorious from battle those who were fortunate to return see the awful truth behind the annoying but amazing comments heard from frightened soldiers sleeping under the moon do not patronize these heroes by ogling antiques saved by the opaque ones who stayed home do they see the wounded man hiding behind the monolith of hatred waiting for an opening to escape the horror he fought with vicious stamina trying not to be vindictive in his quest coming back to a prelude of delightful greeters waiting in the oval office to pin a medal on his chest

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Date: 7/14/2016 9:30:00 AM
Betty, I am in awe of your profound poem and how you incorporated those 21 words. Such a powerful message you convey. I predict your poem will be high on the winner's list. Best wishes. 7 Sandra
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Betty Bateson
Date: 7/14/2016 9:59:00 AM
Thank you so much. I appreciate your support

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