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Cruel and Beautiful

November 3, 2011
By avb1234 GOLD, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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"Happy people aren't happy because they have everything, they are happy because they make the best out of everything" and "The quietest people have the loudest minds"

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The world is closing in,
The lights are dimming out,
Fewer and fewer things are seen,
There is far too much doubt,
So many things to keep in,
So many things to block out,
Close your eyes and let it take you over,
Close your eyes and let it all out,
Let it all go,
Let it all out.

© David P., Mead, WA

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