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Today I Saw

February 8, 2014
By SelenaFlores GOLD, Davenport, Iowa
SelenaFlores GOLD, Davenport, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
You fall in love with the idea of love, not the person.


Today I saw

Faith in humanity restored
Society has lost its meaning
Our world no longer cares

Today I saw

Little baby ducks
Running across the busy road
We all stopped our cars
In fear of hitting them
They waddled away afraid-
Everyone kept driving on

Today I saw

A disgruntled cliché
Misunderstood teenage boy
Torn clothes-lost hope
The teacher praises him in class
He glowers for that one moment


Today I saw

A single mother
The one I see every morning
Walking in-between her little boy and girl
Taking them to school
Walking hand in hand-
Against all odds

Today I saw
A homeless man
Cold and frigid from life
A cardboard sign in hand
A hint of truth exposed
“Money for my addiction?”

Today I saw

Society’s cage; the overlooked moments.

















s.f.


The author's comments:
This piece was inspired by all true events. I wrote a whole essay and screenplay based on these events. I feel strongly that there are many overlooked simple actions that get passed by, while everyone just goes on with their daily routine. Remember where the inspiration comes from; those raw moments in time.

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