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Created on: November 19, 2008 Last Updated: January 24, 2009
Into a world of trouble and strife
A baby is born, beginning its life
What lies ahead is unknown and unplanned
The future likened to shifting sand
Growing in love, with schooling and pleasure
Finding a balance 'twix worktime and leisure
A day may occur when Fate's die is cast
The purpose of Being fulfilled at last
When the planet turned to a time yet unknown
Then that baby will hold a child of their own.
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