Gary Soto (April 12, 1952)

Saturday At The Canal

I was hoping to be happy by seventeen.
School was a sharp check mark in the roll book,
An obnoxious tuba playing at noon because our team
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  • Joe Boldy (2/7/2012 9:56:00 AM)

    Like this if you hate when you dropp a big poop and the water comes back up and splashes your butt

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  • Joe Boldy (2/7/2012 9:53:00 AM)

    Like this if you hate when you dropp a big poop and the water comes back up and splashes your butt

    14 person liked.
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  • Jasmin Whyte (3/14/2009 12:22:00 PM)

    i love the rich text and how you take the reader into the boredom of adolescence without ever losing their interest. Thank you

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  • Neo Riddick (2/1/2008 8:28:00 AM)

    first off nice comments you get.haha interesting poem

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  • Kit Kirames (12/19/2006 6:46:00 AM)

    hi guys its me kity cat

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  • Pat Mcrouch (3/9/2005 10:27:00 AM)

    i have a raging boner

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  • Pat Mcrouch (3/9/2005 10:27:00 AM)

    gary soto is a stoner and you know it

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