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Cast in bronze<\/p>\nCast in bronze<\/p>\n
Astride your horse, \u00a0Traveler<\/p>\n
While cars circle around you all day<\/p>\n
And into the night<\/p>\n
You stand tall–a familiar sight<\/p>\n
A landmark<\/p>\n
A work of art.<\/p>\n
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Beware.<\/p>\n
The memory of you<\/p>\n
Has tarnished.<\/p>\n
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There’s a brand new perspective<\/p>\n
Recasting you.<\/p>\n
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Goodbye<\/p>\n
Robert E. Lee<\/p>\n
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(c) Glenda Kotchish August 15, 2017<\/p>\n
Richmond, VA<\/p>\n
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