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hair in braids.
in cotton checkered dresses,
we smile
gaptoothed smiles
and learn about Jesus.
we live.
hospital beds.
we don't remember these children
who say they love us -
- our great-grandkids?
flower paintings fade to gray.
we live.
we die.
pearly gates.
"come in, come in,
i've been expecting you,
darlings."
light and glory surround.
we live.
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we live again.
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