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6 NEGLECT 

The plant was drooping
almost dead,
imprisoned in its pot.
In that dark corner
of the room
I pitied it,
and moved it nearer
to the light,
and gave it water
just a cup.
And the next day 
a flower appeared 
as if in thanks. 
It wasn't much 
a cup of water 
and a little sun.
Like people
that small wilting plant
had simply needed someone's care.



   




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