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Survivors of the American Dream

November 24, 2014
By PyroHearts GOLD, San Jose, California
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Like the despicable rat, he gnawed
Through poverty, and
Struggled onto his hindlegs to
Rise into pale mansions,
But even then,
No scraps on dishwashed plates.

© Alyssa B., Forest Hills, NY

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