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December 14, 2010
By jameswritesinsecret DIAMOND, Auburn, Alabama
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&quot;We live until we live no more&quot;<br /> Frontier City- Kings of Leon

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If only I was there to soothe your pain
To tell you that there’s always another
If only we knew what love really was
Our problems could go away
If only others could look past our flaws
Relationships could last a little longer
If only the world knew peace
War would be a thing of the past
If only we could all get along
Racism and violence would disappear
If only one person changed
Then others would follow
If only…

© Michelle M., Plainview, NY

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jameswritesinsecret DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 12 2011 at 10:00 am
jameswritesinsecret DIAMOND, Auburn, Alabama
53 articles 2 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We live until we live no more&quot;<br /> Frontier City- Kings of Leon

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this was for a class and other people had to edit it and i don't really like this version.