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Sweet Soldier Boy

July 9, 2010
By Tazmarie3991 PLATINUM, Branford, Florida
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Tazmarie3991 PLATINUM, Branford, Florida
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"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."<br /> — Marilyn Monroe

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Sweet soldier boy,

lay down your head,

shed not another tear.

Allow the day

to turn to night,

forget all that you fear.

Sweet soldier boy,

close your weary eyes,

rest your heavy heart.

As your dreams come

slip into the world

where life never forced us to part.

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