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September 4, 2012
By garshongjasmine SILVER, Accra, Other
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garshongjasmine SILVER, Accra, Other
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happiness resides not in possesions, and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -democritus

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Before your promise of better ways,
know that we cherished those memorable days.
We lived quietly without fear with hopes and dreams,
but now all we hear are your deafening screams.
The land is crying for what was lost,
because these walls are proof that happiness cannot be bought.
The walls held the hopes and dreams and laughter's,
of the lands mothers, fathers, and daughters.
So before you trample on what we hold so dear,
know that these walls also harbored our fears.
So slowly, slowly take what is ours without breaking,
our hearts for we fear it cannot stand much of what it is taking.
Slowly steal our dreams,so we don't notice you,
but do it slowly because we let you.

© Jacqueline T., Flowermound, TX

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garshongjasmine SILVER said...
on Jul. 12 2013 at 1:38 pm
garshongjasmine SILVER, Accra, Other
7 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
happiness resides not in possesions, and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -democritus

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:D thank you  
sonJaNae said...
on Sep. 28 2012 at 8:00 pm
sonJaNae, Fort Wainwright, Alaska
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&quot;No one can change a person, but someone can be a person&#039;s reason to change&quot; -Spongebob Squarepants

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This is thought provoking, and I love that the exact circumstances aren't reveale! Very well written :)
garshongjasmine SILVER said...
on Sep. 10 2012 at 2:21 pm
garshongjasmine SILVER, Accra, Other
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Favorite Quote:
happiness resides not in possesions, and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -democritus

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thank you soo much for lettin me know what you thought ....
writer3499 GOLD said...
on Sep. 9 2012 at 12:16 pm
writer3499 GOLD, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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&quot;it&#039;s impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all-in which case you fail by default.&quot;<br /> -J.K.Rowling

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Wow really beautiful peice!!! Sad but still beautiful
garshongjasmine SILVER said...
on Sep. 9 2012 at 2:17 am
garshongjasmine SILVER, Accra, Other
7 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
happiness resides not in possesions, and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -democritus

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 when you read this please... let me know what you think.