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My Life Jacket.

May 12, 2011
By Mollie. BRONZE, Sturgis, South Dakota
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Favorite Quote:
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

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I was slowing sinking.
My body going limp.
My mind going blank.
Water pushed around me.
Bringing me down.
My struggle became.
A battle.
I put up a good fight.
But I was weak.
Insomnia took over.
I lay there limp.
And then it came…
My lifejacket.

© Kevin G., Atlanta, GA

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