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March 7, 2012
By Smattox SILVER, Fairview, North Carolina
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Smattox SILVER, Fairview, North Carolina
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Your roots are grounded,
Your limbs stretch towards the sky.
Trees are like people.

© Marybeth L., Hamilton, NY

The author's comments:
I wrote this while sitting outside my school waiting for the bell to ring. I was staring off into space then saw some blossoms growing in a nearby tree.
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Hannahbear GOLD said...
on Mar. 12 2012 at 12:30 am
Hannahbear GOLD, Blue Jay, California
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I like the underlying meaning of this. Very clever :)