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My child.
Innocent and fair.
Life's hand has not dealt a blow.
And yet I fear
That one day
Innocence will be crushed
As life's fist pounds home
Reality.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 20, 2010 at 12:03 AM
I like this one. Has rather a Japanese feel to it. Sort of Zen-like in its crispness.
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April 6, 2010 at 5:30 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Betty. Wishing you a week full of love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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