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The Calm Before the Storm

April 23, 2013
By LoganC. SILVER, Johnston, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Laghter is like peing your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel it&#039;s warmth.&quot;<br /> -My amazing friend Collin

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Looking around
The world is a mask
And hiding a surprise.

No birds are chirping
No animals are rustling
No wind is blowing
The world is hanging in suspense.

Something is waiting
On the verge of escaping
Like a panther before the pounce.

Then the mask cracks
And the hells erupt from the heavens

© Chris G., Phoenix, AZ

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