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Innocence

September 20, 2009
By volleyball14 BRONZE, Lalala, West Virginia
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volleyball14 BRONZE, Lalala, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"Life isn't about the destination, but the journey that gets us there."

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All that I see,
Is a teenage boy
Confused,
staring right back at me.
His eyes filled with kindness,
A kindness most don’t ever know.
He smiles, his imperfect teeth,
Glowing with perfection.
The butterflies flutter
Around in my stomach
As if there’s something
different about him.
Innocence.

© Paula B., Katy, TX

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