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December 16, 2010
By pokey2431 BRONZE, Marengo, Iowa
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Life is a rose.
It grows bigger
And becomes beautiful.
It’s wonderful
And brings joy,
But as the days get colder,
Things get harder.
You begin to wilt
And whimper.
You start to struggle
To catch your breath.
And in the end?
It’ll all just
Start over again.

© Christy P., Providence, RI

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