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The Sadness of My Life.

By: Madison A
Texas, Grade: 6

My parents have left for a month, maybe longer. My older siblings are taking care of my little brother and me. I would love to see my Ma and Pa today, but that will not happen because they are in California. I miss them very much. My brother and me are working while my sister takes care of our little siblings. I only get 2 coins an hour, and I work about 3 to 6 hours a week. My brother gets about 4 coins and works about 4 to 8 hours a week.This is not really enough to feed 10 mouths. Sometimes my older brother goes without eating so my younger siblings and me will have food to eat. I want to see my Ma and Pa. Soon my family will move to where my Ma and Pa are, which is in California. This will be a sad and helpful time.
 

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