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The Islands
April 21, 2011
I'm from the Islands
I take heaps of pride
Kiss the sand
Where my ancestors died
I pray to them
And ask them why
How am I lucky
To endure such the life
The palms are my blanket
My pillow, the sky
The ocean my home
As to where I will die
© Greg K., New Lenox, IL
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This article has 4 comments.
reimers17 said...
on May. 5 2011 at 9:27 pm
WOw!!Good Job Kykung:D Seriously love this!!! I might have to use this one too;) LOL just kidding. I'm sooo proud of you cuz! Love you so much!!
Feuervogel said...
on Apr. 29 2011 at 10:51 am
love it! really interesting.
has a certain feel to it that i like, and the lines are all a perfect length so it isnt awkward or run on.
good job :)
allybymyself SILVER said...
on Apr. 26 2011 at 6:53 pm
I really like it!!! The rhythms and words are simple but sound beautiful together. GOOD JOB!
