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"Goodbyes"
Former President Ronald Reagan's funeral
is one of the grandest ever.
He's an icon,
representing more than a mere human
to many people.
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The sad news just came in
that Ray Charles has died.
He brought some joy into the world.
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A neighbor of ours died yesterday.
He endured pain
because he couldn't afford the medicine
on his small Social Security check.
You wouldn't know him.
He was a retired trucker
© June 10, 2004 Jack Blanchard. All rights reserved.
