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strength and sacrifice

April 18, 2016
By Hailea SILVER, Lake Elsinore, California
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Hailea SILVER, Lake Elsinore, California
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"Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole live believing it is stupid"-Albert Einstein

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Once before stoodeth a marvelous sight 
Hypnotized when thou speaketh unto me 
Now thou words make my heart put up a fight 
Loving thee stings like a carpenter bee 
Yet, thou hurest me, why I still stayeth?
For thou provide o'er the fruit from my womb
Staying, hoping God hear when I prayeth 
Wishing to flee this repetitive dome 
Gaining strength to conquer adversity
Living for the well being of my fruit 
Leading them to a university 
So that they will never be told to mute
For my children will have a booming voice 
And let people know that they have a choice

© Jeff A., Marblehead, MA

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my mother inspired me to write; my mother sacrificed her own happiness for the happiness of her children. 

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