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beneath the cushions of war to the lost pennies
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and grody q-tips of war's emotional toll.
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Jeff, heard from one of Troy's soldiers about a speech
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you gave to troops at the blanket fort.
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Wish this war could be over.
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But proud of you for taking a stance.
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Text message.
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Annie Edison.
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Thank you, Annie.
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I'm proud of you too and of us all.
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Also with the nightmare would end.
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But using what I'm given to give what I can.