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Substitutionary Hearts

August 30, 2011
By singergurl12 GOLD, Jacksonville, Florida
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singergurl12 GOLD, Jacksonville, Florida
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Fairy tales are true, not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten.

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I pray for guidance,
And a whisper, barely heard
"Take care of my son."

© Monica L., St. George, UT

The author's comments:
My best friends' mom just died of liver cancer. He would always call me his mom because I took care of him. I'll make sure he's alright, since she can't.
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singergurl12 GOLD said...
on Oct. 2 2011 at 7:29 pm
singergurl12 GOLD, Jacksonville, Florida
15 articles 0 photos 190 comments

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Fairy tales are true, not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten.

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thanks, that really means a lot.
jasont727 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 1 2011 at 2:42 am
jasont727 PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
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If there was no change, there would be no butterflies.

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This is so heartfelt and beautiful. The comments on why you wrote this are also so heart-wrenching. Thank you for this fantastic piece.