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A Good Man Died Today

A good man died today

Buildings did not close

Flags were not flown at

half mast

School children

attended classes

and life went on

as it did yesterday

and will again

tomorrow.

But he was my friend

and people should know

A good man died today

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patrick-mcfarland

American

Published: Oct 3, 2010
LinesWords: 1346

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