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Youthful Promise
A nation mourns the loss of youthful promise
Found in the loss of its young leaders--
A life left behind never to shine.
You left behind a trail of mourning
In the lives touched by your glory.
You gave freely of yourself
Only to be lost in the final moments.
Some will remember your promise--
Hope to all those who aspire.
Some will remember your kindness—
Help to all those who struggle.
Some will remember your love—
Healing to those who hurt.
A nation mourns the loss of youthful promise
Found in the loss of you—
A life left behind: shining only for a short time.
~ Odessa Maxell (USMA 1994)
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