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The Wall

October 5, 2009
By SilverAngel SILVER, West Carollton, Ohio
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SilverAngel SILVER, West Carollton, Ohio
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"Life is an open book, we take the journey until the end." ~Me

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With a determined Facade
I build the wall
Hiding no shame
My pride stands tall

Uncertainty submerging
Fear gone away
I rebuild the wall
Day after day

© Shirley Y., Metuchen, NJ

The author's comments:
This has a deep meaning, see if you can decipher it! Also for a project in school. I love this poem, I'm so attached!
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