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February 18, 2017
By Emy01 BRONZE, Sandy, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow'." - Thomas S. Monson

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In life, your riches tumble from the sky
Your worth is chosen, proven through control
It fades off, corrodes, ends, for we all die
Possessions fail, I want what makes me whole

I want memories taken from our lives
A story that can be told ‘round a fire
For what are baubles worth when love survives?
Oh, those mem’ries are all that I require

Memories hold and make us safe and sound
A life of love is not shown through fine gems
Bring jewels and flow’rs and sparkling toys abound
I ask for love from which our tales will stem

Here I stay, watching the dancing and love
Forever waiting for what I dream of

© Grace F., West Chester, PA

The author's comments:

In a time when love is always something so demanding, and physical, I've always wanted an old fashioned love, built off of sweet stories and memories.

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