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January 8, 2011
By hancampbell GOLD, Woodside, California
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hancampbell GOLD, Woodside, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You may say I&#039;m a dreamer, but I&#039;m not the only one. I hope someday you will join us, and the world will live as one.&quot; &lt;3<br /> <br /> &quot;Not all who wander are lost&quot;

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Oh, how I envy the
carfree life of a
sparrow.

Whose best friend is the
wind that echoes
beneath his wings.

Who knows not hate,
nor lies,
nor heart break.

Whose sole purpose in life
is to be.

Just, to be.

And whenever things
don't go his way,
all he must do,
is spread his wings
and fly.

© Jacob W., Oklahoma City, OK

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