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When I saw you MAG

February 5, 2010
By paolaestafeliz BRONZE, East Chicago, Indiana
paolaestafeliz BRONZE, East Chicago, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." — Marilyn Monroe


You were sitting outside a Walgreens in downtown, when I saw you
You were wearing layers of tattered clothing protecting yourself
From a harsh winter day, when I saw you
I remember when I first saw you; you were 18, about to go off to war,
So proud of yourself
I remember when I heard the news that you were coming back
You were sitting outside a Walgreens in downtown, when I saw you
Holding a sign saying “handicapped soldier” begging for money when I saw you
You reeked of vodka and urine,
You were missing your legs when I saw you.
You were sitting outside a Walgreens in downtown, when I saw you



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