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When I Am Old MAG

September 10, 2012
By Anonymous

I hope my candles
Are so bright and abundant
They burn the house down.

© Anonymous

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on Sep. 16 2013 at 7:43 pm
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this is so good, it's so short, but the perfect length at the same time. 
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Hi! I read this piece in Teen Ink and wanted to let you know it was one of my favorites. :) It's simple, but it says so much--made me smile. I absolutely loved it.