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sixteen green balloons

November 5, 2010
By plaberge BRONZE, Stamford, Connecticut
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sixteen green balloons released at your funeral
one for each phase you went through
each turn of the year you witnessed

it’s just a shame
you didn’t say no to the substances
when you had the chance.

© Lauren B., Edina, MN

The author's comments:
inspiration came to me in that weird moment when you're about to fall asleep. i woke myself up specifically to write this.
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