Here or There

In a diverse world,
A world of narrow alleys,
And of wide open green space,
One where the old,
Must accommodate the new,
Where speeders,
Must tolerate the loafers,
We return to our root,
To learn the strength of our branches.

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David Lauve, age 18
2009 Finalist
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana State University Lab School
Teacher: Candence Robillard