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Jun 2016
If only...
        If only they hadn't gotten sick
                and lost their jobs and their benefits
        If only they hadn't been abused as child
                they wouldn't have landed in juvey and been a criminal
        If only they were strong enough to never reach for relief from life's problems
                never drink
                    or drug
                        or have *** with strangers

    If only they were perfect, like me.
    And didn't waste their resources on dinners and drinks and casinos, like me.
    If only the never quarreled with their family over things past or get fired, like me.
    They wouldn't have any problems, just like me
    So why should I be told to care?
Companion to 5 Jars
Carla Blaschka
Written by
Carla Blaschka  Seattle, WA
(Seattle, WA)   
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     mikecccc, Mack and Ovi-Odiete
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