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        | Goodbye By Alexis Melby 
 I didn’t know I loved school Seeing my friends Learning new things Every day. 
 I didn’t know I loved teachers Old and new Easy or a challenge The people who prepared me for my future. 
 I didn’t know I loved playing sports Basketball, volleyball Being coached Being pushed. 
 But I did know that I loved my family And friends. Just not how bad it would hurt to Say goodbye. |