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The story of life

The story of life
almost there, a bit more to go
the story of life
almost there, a bit more to go
possibility, within an interlocking...

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Does she not know,
How far she has come,
That she is far from dumb,
And that she does not need the rum.

Does she not know,
How far she...

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My mother introduced us;
So endearing, wise and healing.
You always brought a smile
And your presence stirred a feeling.

When any situation called,
You always had the best replies.
You...

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I remember so vividly, ...
a breathtaking lush verdure only you
and I knew; our no man's land. Our fairytale 
may have ended but the memories
we created...

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LOVE
       I always pictured love to be this thing that was gonna sweep me off my feet forever and...

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It was a Thursday afternoon, 
and Katie was in school.
The teacher droned and droned and droned 
about a number rule.

But math was not on Katie's...

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This day is quite strange--
I woke up with a perfect smile
I played a different playlist
Not the usual emo songs, at least. 
I said hello to...

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I sit and think of there will ever be a solution 
It’s like he has made his own constitution
Joining together with his legislation
Causing between us...

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Months of adjustments 
A new home
Strangers on every street
Morning came it feeling bleak
Walking to the door tiny yips barks galore
The door swinging inward 
a small...

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Giggles and piping squeals flash
A windblown umbrella...jackets tossed;
Bathed pure in summertime’s rainfall
Crystal  as one August afternoon!
Until  evening calls us to head  back...

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Though the wind comes from the far north,
whips your cheeks, ruffles your wet clothes,
so you cower shoulders to ears
within your coat, warm coat, safe coat,
take...

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"Winter Rain"

The Lady in the grey mackintosh stands stark and somber in the cold, grey
winter rain.

Her body is stiff and still as she waits calmly...

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It's been a year since you were gone.
Pain and regrets are still undone.
Up there with HIM,
I know you are at peace.
Somewhat I am happy
And I...

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Peeking out window
                      ...

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Life Isn't What It Used To Be.

Life isn't what it used to be with
unicorns and rainbows,
tutus and painted toes.
Life isn't what it used to be...

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