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April 21, 2017
By ._Hailey_. PLATINUM, Woodruff, South Carolina
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._Hailey_. PLATINUM, Woodruff, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I&#039;m like a crayon...<br /> You may not like my color, but someday you will need me to finish the picture.&quot;

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Life is like Janga. 

You set it up and play the game carefuly.

You watch your every move.

Then you invite others to join.

You warn them to be careful, it goes well.

THe game keeps going, and you get comfortable.

THen someone pulls the wrong piece.

It all comes tumbling down.

You look at it, disappointed.

While the others apologize, get up and walk away.

You stare in disbelief.

Then you start to set it back up.

You pick up each piece and place it back carefully.

You begin to play again.

But this time,

promise not to let anyone join.

© Nicholas K., Weldon Spring, MO

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