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The Old Forgotten Cross

January 5, 2013
By Bug16 GOLD, Bedford, Texas
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Bug16 GOLD, Bedford, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
If at first you do succeed, try not to look astonished.<br /> ~Anonymous<br /> <br /> Advice for life: Don&#039;t Die

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Like a trampled rose
The cross is often left forgotten
By all but One -
The Life-Giver.
The One who picks up the rose,
Who smoothes the ragged hills,
Who gives breath to the newborn,
And the One who brings love and glory
To the old, forgotten cross.

© Ricky P., Natchitoches, LA

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