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That tiny flicker of light in the infinite darkness,
The green grass growing on my mother's grave
That ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds
The sparkling brilliance of the ocean's cruel waves.
The flag raised in the midst of impending defeat
The battle cry of the oppressed
The broken smile on a face full of tears
The subtle beauty in all the mess.
The tiny hand that held yours when you're in despair
Or the bloody face staring up at the blue sky
The shoulder where a heavy head may be laid
Or the kiss when one says goodbye.
The warmth of your embrace though I'm alone,
And the endless possibilities of the "Unknown".

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