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Altar By the Curb

The Altar by the curb Was No one to distrub A request of Family and Friends That in his honor had made Amends More like a shrine, as they shed a tear Decorating the Spot with empty Alcohol bottles, including beer In rememberance of how He was here Although, it looked like Time Square, upon the New year With people gathering to celebrate the Life, he did live Bringing more Memories, as the Salvation Army, at X-mas does give Had I, such affection, ever to have seen Over a guy, who as of June 3rd, was barely Eighteen Routine ritual practices, taking place, Every single day Because They never wanted him to go; At least, Not in this way

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Date: 9/21/2011 8:16:00 AM
This is a beautiful poem, full of sadness and grief, it flows well and tells a story.
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