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A World of Pestilence

April 22, 2010
By Metallicajunkie DIAMOND, Hartfield, Virginia
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Metallicajunkie DIAMOND, Hartfield, Virginia
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Replace old memories with new ones.

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All over the world
disease and despair spreads.
Bodies lie curled
and people are on their death beds.
Everyday mankind suffers more,
and children lay sick in shacks.
Yet the world continues to ignore,
and do nothing but turn their backs.
Death takes many lives,
and mothers can only cry.
Husbands grieve over their lost wives,
because they never got the chance to say good-bye.
These things happen whether you like it or not,
so you’d better treasure everything you’ve got.

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