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At the Feet of Headless People

July 12, 2012
By SweetChoco71 SILVER, That One City, California
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SweetChoco71 SILVER, That One City, California
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I have too many favorite quotes. But here&#039;s two:<br /> &quot;Just remember that you&#039;re unique, just like everybody else.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yesterday was history, tomorrow&#039;s a mystery, and today&#039;s a gift. That&#039;s why it&#039;s called present!&quot;<br /> Chocolate Rocks!!!

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At the feet of headless people,
With minds as thick as air,
And bodies as clean as porcelain.
Their blind eyes stare blankly,
At the bright, colorful world.
Their empty hands reach out,
For objects only money can buy.
We sit on their pedestals,
Smell their strong perfumes,
And watch their materialistic life,
Only wishing we could leave.

© Julie S., Marblehead, MA

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