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The Common

His ship taking on water In heavy seas tossed The captain went down No others were lost The old sidewalk preacher He saved more than a few Humble to the end Achieved more than he knew All parents who struggle To care for the young Through the years of their lives With their work never done No book shall be written For these common folk Who passed on the torch That others may hope

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 2/28/2014 6:23:00 PM
This is lovely and so very true. A wonderful salute for the everyday hero. Well done
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