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Inconsolable

I declare

a state,

not of independence

but of inconsolable

happiness

fist clenching

foot tapping

happiness

look at it closely

these moments are

for now

priceless, precious

and breakable

drink it while you can

this

is what life is for

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Published: Jan 23, 2011
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