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Why Do I?

December 15, 2011
By poet.lover PLATINUM, Pineville, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
"Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life."

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I walk today
only a sliver of myself
that I was yesterday
traveling a journey
of many years
more than I can afford
To lose precious moments
is to lose myself
I walk today
only a sliver of myself
that I was yesterday.

© Paula B., Katy, TX

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