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African Spirits

Through
the
sky

I see
fire

from
spirits

They are
crying

I don't
know why.

Monica Rodriguez, age 9
2008 Finalist
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Fulton Elementary School
Teacher: Barbara Strasko

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