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October 27, 2011
By njloverqoj SILVER, Boca Raton, Florida
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"Then in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."- Anne Frank

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O sweet life! why give us so much sorrow?
You give us black flowers while we bring
Roses, Tulips, and Daisies.
Yea, the daisies may give our souls away,
but at least we have more than
that flower will show.

© Adeline N., Ridgefield, CT

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Inspired by The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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