Joann Thompson

Katie why is everyone so sad
Why are the people on T.V. so mad
Mr.Plas told us that those people were fools
Mom was crying when I got home from school
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One goal, one dream, one team
A season of dedication, hard work, and commitment
Bonding as a team, and as a family
Putting our sisters before our self
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Walking down the concrete tunnel
Nerves rattaling the soul with every step
No one talking, everyone thinking, wishing, hoping, and believing
Reaching that sacred place where dreams come true
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For an entire summer I wondered why
Ending my thoughts with a sigh
Was it something she had done before
Was karma real, was there more
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Why drink, it's a question I ask often
Whether it's social, or just for fun

I find it really dumb
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