Today's poem is by Marilyn Nelson
A Letter From Mama (1916-1999)
Don't worry: Everything
is fine. You'll be amazed to find out
life is another word for pain.
Now, all I do is sing.
Copyright © 2002 Marilyn Nelson All rights reserved
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