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November 7, 2017
By literaryqueen99 GOLD, Louisville , Kentucky
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"Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone." - Andy Biersack

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Forgotten fun
Wind making the metal cling,
Rusted chains and a broken seat
Are all that’s left of this sad swing.

Where are the children?
Their faces dripping with sweat?
They’re all at home
Playing on the internet.

Sad and alone
The swing just sways
Hoping one day
A child will come back to play.

Forget those phones
Tv’s and iPads.
Come to the park
It would make the swing very glad.
 

© Steven S., Marblehead, MA

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