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Summer Night In The Backyard

April 26, 2010
By reillysmiley22 GOLD, Hoosick Falls, New York
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reillysmiley22 GOLD, Hoosick Falls, New York
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Favorite Quote:
I don think ive said to many serious things that can be admired and arent totally foolish, but my all time favorite quote is "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." - Robert F. Kennedy

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The pain in my chest from laughing so hard,
Catching some z’s out in the back yard,
The sunburn that keeps me up all night,
The twinkling stars as the only light,
Warmth from the fire giving me chills,
Experiencing newfound thrills,
Jumping in the water even though its dark,
Feeling that red-hot midnight spark.

© Meena K., Groton, MA

The author's comments:
just thinking back on my favorite memories of last summer and how simple and amazing it was
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