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Collateral Damage

Her smile masks sorrow
His anger and resentment fester just below the surface
These children are collateral damage
Tears stain their pillows
Tiny voices ask why
I don't have an answer
So I just whisper-hurry and say goodbye

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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Date: 11/25/2008 5:21:00 PM
wow- this is very deep and somewhat dark- in just a few words you can feel each pain....great work-impressive..
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