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January 22, 2014
By janayar BRONZE, Surrey, Other
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janayar BRONZE, Surrey, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Don't give up."

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What can happen in a second?
A life can end,
A life can begin.
A heart can be broken,
A heart can be fixed.
Click.
Bang.
Snap.
Lives change in a second -
Such a small measure in time
Impacts our lives.

© Kelly G., Norwell, MA

The author's comments:
My realization that a second is more important than we think.
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