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Yesterday and Today

October 11, 2016
By The-Gaming-Artist SILVER, Parma, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
~&quot;She&#039;s right about one thing--I don&#039;t know when to quit.&quot;-Disney<br /> <br /> ~Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, kind words, listening ear, an honest compliment, or an act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.&quot;-unknown

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Yesterday,

People comforted you when you were sad,

Clapped along with you when you were happy,

Helped you when you were hurt,

And hung out with you face-to-face.

 

Today,

People laugh at you when you're sad,

Act jealous when you're happy,

Ignore you when you're hurt,

And hide behind a tiny LED screen.

© Brandi M., Litchfield Park, AZ

The author's comments:

I was having a bad time when I wrote this. I still remember elementary school when things were so much more simpler... But now us kids are a mess.

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