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No Shame

August 3, 2011
By GirlLovingLife SILVER, Rocky Ford, Colorado
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GirlLovingLife SILVER, Rocky Ford, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;There are some secrets which do not permit themselves to be told.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Edgar Allan Poe

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When I saw her rummaging through trash bins, looking for food I felt guilt as I glanced down at my brand new watch and shiny new phone.
When she looked at me and I looked at her, there wasn't shame in her smile all it said was I'm just glad to be here another day.

© Anthony Q., Chula Vista, CA

The author's comments:
one day i was playing softball at the park and this happened to me i just wanted to tell people that she wasn't ashamed she was just glad to be alive
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