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by Mac McGovern

Created on: May 01, 2009

Memories

Every generations memory, of the way it used to be
Fond memories of the past, memories that never last
Stored away in the mind, triggered late in life, one last time

Every generation the same, childhood experiences abound
forgotten for awhile, later will be found
Staring into space, a smile upon the face
As memories flood into the light, eyes close gently one last time
As life ends, new life begins

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