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February 17, 2012
By AegidiusAurelius PLATINUM, Middleburgh, New York
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"We have to let go of being petty and bitter, because they can be going through as much pain as you."

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My heart is tempered
With shields and swords.
Many have tried to take my lands
But my bronze body remains a testament to strength.
I have seen many ships pass by into my harbor and the safety of Rhodes.
I will never let a navy breach my city's sentinel.
Some day, my legs will fail me
But my splendor won't ever fade
Like a broken, rusted blade
In the bloody sands of Aegyptus,
This flame will not die
Until the Earth itself sleeps.

© Matt F., Pierz, MN

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