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How To Live When No One Else Can. Or, A Dream I Had Last Tuesday

December 2, 2013
By NewBeginnings PLATINUM, Alexandria, Virginia
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Love is getting a big wet kiss from a dog even though you locked him in a cage all day

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I died a little that day.
No one told me for 7 whole days.
Then, “good morning” followed by “he’s dead.”
I didn’t know how to feel.
So I cried.
And screamed.
And cursed.
Demanded.
Bargained.
Was furious.
But mostly,
I broke down. And died a little.

© Amy D., Troy, OH

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PunkPixie BRONZE said...
on Dec. 4 2013 at 10:10 am
PunkPixie BRONZE, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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This is so intence, its so good. I am going through this same thing, its so sad. Its great, keep writing