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Little Boy

December 14, 2009
By Rastaman0318 GOLD, Montclair, New Jersey
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Growing old is inevitable, but growing up is optional :)

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Little boy
You’re all alone
Little boy
You grew up with no home
Little boy
Grew up on welfare
Little boy
Never had no healthcare


Little boy
Going to school
Little boy
Never deemed cool
Little boy
Always sat all alone
Little boy
Learned to live and not moan


Little boy
Got a good education
Little boy
Finally found salvation
Little boy
Graduated high school
Little boy
Saw he was no fool
Little boy
Grew up to own Walmart
Little boy
Never forgot how to stay smart

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