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Today MAG

October 13, 2016
By Anonymous

Today, you woke up late, angry that you made the mistake of setting the alarm on your phone for 6 pm instead of 6 am.
Today, a 10 year old woke up on the ground in the blistering heat, his skin cracked like the cement on your driveway.
Today, there were no second thoughts when you rushed out the door to hop in your car with the heated seats you love.
Today, a 4th grader walked three miles to school, against her fathers wishes, to recieve an education.
Today your favorite sports team lost in the playoffs, and you couldn't remember the last time you had gotten this upset.
Today, a family’s home was swept away in a tsunami, left with nothing, no plans, just rock bottom.
Today you took down the hood pulled around your head and opened your eyes to the surrounding world.
Today, you weighed what you have with what others can only wish for.
Today, a realization was made that a tragedy to you could mean absolutely nothing to another.
Today your views were fixed.
Today.



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