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The balance

May 22, 2010
By sam013 DIAMOND, San Diego, California
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With every inhale
There is an exhale
For every mother
A father
For every child
A parent
With every loss
There is a victory
With every death
A new baby is born
For every criminal
There is a model citizen
Determined to change things

© Lauren R., Edmond, OK

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haventy0uheard PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 22 2010 at 8:39 pm
haventy0uheard PLATINUM, Kings Park, New York
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i really enjoyed this:) it flowed very well and was hopeful in a way