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Laura Alaniz

Laura Alaniz

Dirt

Down to earth
I am but of dust
Dust particles
I see floating in the air
Carbon molecules
Made of clay
Made of dirt
Which also makes mud
Simple and plain
But which also makes
Glass and porcelain
Diamonds
And all that sparkles
I am but of dust
Down to earth
Muddy and sparkly
Carbon molecules

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