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there were twenty-one, no, it was only eight, or nine, no, it was nearer to thirty-something that exploded to the headlines they were all soldiers and contractors no, they were government officials and police, - no, maybe it was vendors and washer women no, it's believed, it was play-yard kids there was a large explosion no, was a hail of gunfire, or reported assailants with machetes, actually, it may have been bare hands and fists the enemies haughtily claim responsibility no, it was that other faction they think, no, it might have been a crazed loner, no - no-one has claimed responsibility relief and reporters are in route more updates as events occur © Goode Guy 2014-01-19

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Date: 1/28/2014 6:22:00 PM
Very intriguing -B. Maxine
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Date: 1/27/2014 6:56:00 AM
interesting, Skat
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Date: 1/26/2014 10:13:00 AM
Well written poem. Imagery was excellent. The word choice was good. Best wishes Linda
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