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Birds and Balloons

December 6, 2012
By sarahdcee26 PLATINUM, Palos Verdes Estates, California
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Favorite Quote:
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" - Dr. Seuss

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Imagine what it’d be like
For the birds.
Flying on by
Minding their own business
When a giant
MASSIVE
Cluster of balloons
Red, green, blue, purple
Floated up around them
Like so many we know
Up and out of the picture.
Do you think they'd take the time to watch,
Or keep flying on by?

© Sarah A., Escondido, CA

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