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December 2, 2010
By JazzyMyne GOLD, Santa Clara, California
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"I don't know what the future holds; But I do know what holds the future."-my little brother john michael

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Your footprints on my back,
my cheek on cool ground,
I hear several cracks,
but make no sound.
Your expectations on my shouler,
your leash on my neck,
you tell me I am over
that I'm nothing but a speck
On your white T
Oh, when, when will I learn
that every burn
should have made me see.

© John O., New City, NY

The author's comments:
Its just how we take all the crud in the world and just say 'this is fine. I can deal.' DO SOMETHING.
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