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They sit and wait...

A poem by <b>Betsy Tan</b> on dreams and ideals.

The Online Citizen7 Nov 2008
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The Singaporean mindset of choosing financial security over all their dreams and ideals.


Poem by Betsy Tan.


Cartoon by My Sketchbook.


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