Youthful Promise | 
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| A nation mourns the loss of youthful promise
Found in the loss of its young leaders--
A life left behind never to shine.
You left behind a trail of mourning
In the lives touched by your glory.
You gave freely of yourself
Only to be lost in the final moments.
Some will remember your promise--
Hope to all those who aspire.
Some will remember your kindness-
Help to all those who struggle.
Some will remember your love-
Healing to those who hurt.
A nation mourns the loss of youthful promise
Found in the loss of you-
A life left behind... shining for a beautiful short moment. | | Dedicated to Second Lt. Emily J.T. Perez By Odessa Maxwell
Copyright 2006
http://www.myspace.com/OMaxwell
Listed 12/11/2006 |
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