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The Military Ball: Mario Hernandez's Poem

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When Mario Hernandez and I had agreed to go to the Military Ball as friends, I honestly did not know what precise reaction to have. “You’re paying for your seat as I’m paying for mine, deal?” he politely asked. The only thing I can clearly remember was being content knowing I did not have to be paired up with some random guy that day. I had a date with a perspicacious, humorous, and indulgent guy. Therefore, I closed off our conversation with, “agreed.” My satisfaction had induced a ravishing rush inside of me. I was filled with anxiousness and excitement, until I realized that the Military Ball was the same day as Youth 2000, my second retreat. I have always taken the big risks but I do know how to choose wisely. A perfectionist must always
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