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But not today

August 17, 2014
By Annabel4 BRONZE, Christchurch, Other
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&quot;War does not determine who is right but who is left&quot;<br /> -Winston Churchill

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Thank you for all the years,
For all the tears,
You’ve wiped away,
And you stand there,
Smiling at me,
Making it so hard to see
That you’re not really here,
Because your face is near,
And I am ashamed to say
Just out of mind
Most the time

But not today.

© Rachel M., Camarillo, CA

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Based on a true life experience. R.I.P Dad
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