The Unexpected

The gauntlet run I stop dead, astounded.
How can the dreaded deal have been done?
Songs sung low by thin, wispy, wire lips
Carry the melody of my demise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 12, 2009 at 6:50 AM
yes... well done! Leaves me with the thought of 'what happened!!'???
Jordan Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Well hopefully not bro -each new day has the promise of beautiful new things - God Bless, MJ
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May 11, 2009 at 4:03 AM
I LOVE IT!!!! Write me on My Soup Mail cause I wanna get to know you better.. :) Love You, Lexi! XOXOXOXO
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