If you can read this story without laughing, it's a cryin' shame.  It got to where I could not see through the tears in my eyes.  But, I apologize in advance for a few off-colored words.

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July 20th, 1969

By Robert Brault

The world’s a jigsaw, once I thought,
With each of us a piece to fit,
A predetermined Grand Design
And each of us a part of it.

I thought that God must surely have
A blueprint of His final goal,
And all who come into this life
Are meant to play some fated role.

But when my little Jessie died,
It seemed to me but sheer caprice.
Where fits a child in God’s design

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Let us introduce you to Robert Brault.  He is a free-lance writer who has contributed to magazines and newspapers in the USA for over 40 years. He offers his writings as entertainment only, promoting no agenda and no personal philosophy, but hopes you take amusement or inspiration from his words. We really enjoy his slant on life, love and laughter. Visit Robert Brault and his Blog at: www.robertbrault.com

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"The Republican Party is the primary vehicle to ensure that the United States of America adheres to the political and economic principles that have made it the greatest nation in the history of the world." -- Rush H. Limbaugh, III