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July 24, 2011
By SavannahMcKenna PLATINUM, Waterman, Illinois
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SavannahMcKenna PLATINUM, Waterman, Illinois
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Dream a better dream

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Once, i jumped so high.
I touched the sky.
I took a little piece with me,
Brought it down so you could see.
Every breathtaking spec,
That's part of that little flec.
I wanted to give you,
so you could hold happiness.

© Kelley C., Marblehead, MA

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aveawave GOLD said...
on Aug. 18 2011 at 9:56 am
aveawave GOLD, Woolwich, New Jersey
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&quot;Be the angel you&#039;re sworn to be: spread your wings and fly&quot; :)

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I love this one too! youre a great writer! 

 

RebeccaR PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 2 2011 at 11:14 am
RebeccaR PLATINUM, Racine, Wisconsin
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If your ship doesn&#039;t come in, swim out to it.<br /> -- Jonathan Winters

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I love this. The ending is consice. The idea is lifting.