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Raylene
3/10/2015
The beauty I see here is looking through the weeds to a time when children found their happiness wherever they could.On this toy I see a hint of freedom as they slide down, only briefly, a ray of sunshine in their otherwise saddened life.
Rose
4/5/2011
IT DIDN'T HAVE TO BE LIKE THAT, WHAT WERE THE POWERS THAT BE THINKING?
ashley
12/31/2010
I don't care what anyone says about this place, there was nothing good about what happened to those children. It is completely heartbreaking. I doubt any of those children got to play on that playground. It was probably only there to fool the outside world who thought they were helping the children.
Mys Dee
10/22/2010
The pictures capture a different kind of beauty. Sad is the fact that the grounds that were at one time maintained and beautiful are now wild with weeds. The children who lived here and played here did enjoy their time outside.
Sandy
10/6/2010
I stand silent witness to the history of youth wasted.......
Yvonne
9/9/2010
Sad, yes, but have to disagree with any beauty in it whatsoever. Brings tears to my eyes, such innocence lost in such a horrible place.
Tina
1/24/2010
so sad, but beautiful at the same time
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