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February 17, 2022
By ktwitty SILVER, Tirana, Other
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Sirens blare,  
People stare,  
Smoke fills the Air 
Of the black starry night,  
 
What was left in sight,  
Was the destruction that night, 
Rubble and burnt wood, 
Scattered over the ground, 
 
I’ll never forget the sound,  
Sirens blaring,  
Children screaming. 

© Hali S., Robinson, IL

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ArlinC BRONZE said...
on Apr. 18 2022 at 7:13 am
ArlinC BRONZE, Tirana, Other
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"Once you've met someone you never really forget them. It just takes a while for your memories to return"- Zeniba

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