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November 3, 2010
By Charlie GOLD, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Charlie GOLD, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be."

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ribcage fused to spine
to keep me aligned.
nerves connect the brain
to keep me sane.

there must be a mistake somewhere.

could such a complex being--
a representation of God, if you will--
been built by skipping
a step or two?
lacking a ligament here?
chest cavity absent of lungs there?
bowels inside out
and blood serving as spit?

there must be something wrong with me.

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