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May 18, 2011
By AishaDae GOLD, Lead, South Dakota
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AishaDae GOLD, Lead, South Dakota
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow&rdquo; -Bob Marley<br /> <br /> &quot;Don&#039;t cry because it&#039;s over. Smile because it happened&quot;<br /> -Dr. Seuss

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My frown had dropped
Slowly over time it reached the floor
Dragging along with each step
I took in the wrong direction
Until you ran behind me
With your twisted humor
You jumped from behind
And lifted my dragging frown

© Shanze Z., San Antonio, TX

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