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My House

February 24, 2011
By badwriterbetterreader101 GOLD, St. Louis, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To have something you've never had you must do something you've never done."

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You are
Unethical
Degrading
And “changed”

Stop using where you’re from as
An excuse
A disadvantage
An opportunity

You stare at me your eyes
Hopeful
Ready
Semi-apologetic

I stare back
Unforgiving
Menacing
Revengeful

Yet we both know the answer
After all together we make
HOME

© Karissa B., Hagatna, Guam

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