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She had blue skin, And so did he. He kept it hid And so did she. They searched for blue Their whole life through, Then passed right by- And never knew.
Shel Silverstein
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Shel Silverstein
Age: 66 †
Born: 1932
Born: September 25
Died: 1999
Died: May 10
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So please get your rags And your polishing jars, Somebody has to go polish the stars.
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Sometimes I get so depressed 'Bout what I haven't done. -NEVER
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