In a Perfect World

In a perfect world,
Hell on Earth would be a literary term.
But in the real world, 
The phrase describes everyday life.

In a perfect world,
Hope wouldn’t exist; We wouldn’t need it.
But in the real world,
It’s the only thing that truly keeps us alive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM
hope is a key essential in life it keeps us going reguardless the situation, enjoyed your write Gwen
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January 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Good and truthful...Jimmy
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