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BALLOON

Balloon

Yesterday I was a helium filled balloon all sassy and metallic..outstanding

Full bright and shiny

High but grounded

Celebrating life

Then out of nowhere to my dispare

Deflated as I was popped with a sharp pin

Now just a empty lifeless saggy bag

Thanks for that

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