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Homeless Boy

Drop out from school at ten after parent demise, he hawks and picks purse; floor serves as bed ;cloud blanket, while leaders squander the wealth.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 12/20/2012 6:03:00 AM
Congratulations on yet another win my friend xx
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Date: 12/19/2012 8:45:00 PM
Olusegun :-) stopping by CONGRATULATE you with your awesome win in Susan's "Tanka " contest... good write~PD
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Date: 12/19/2012 4:09:00 PM
It reminds me of the Oliver musical! Congrats on your win, Olusegun.
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Date: 12/12/2012 3:17:00 PM
This is an image that really breaks my heart...I bet u see poverty often as I have read of this theme from u in the past...U possess the caring heart of a shepherd, Olusegun. Merry Christmas back atcha! :) gwendolen
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Date: 12/12/2012 3:10:00 PM
sad theme, but great tanka, my friend. Congrats on your wins : )
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Date: 12/12/2012 10:30:00 AM
Hi Olusgun another super write from you xx
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