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  Ode to Key Lime Pie

  

  By swgoalie11, Rolla, MO

  I breathe in the cool and salty Florida air and marvel at the slowly setting sun drifting into the blue sea. My hungry eyes gaze at my luscious prize. With trembling fingers, I snatch a fork and begin to salivate. I lean over and inhale the heavenly aroma. My fork slowly glides through th...
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  The Brawl

  

  By swgoalie11, Rolla, MO

  I look across the table into his red and menacing eyes. He nods at me, and we both dash out of our chairs. We head for the stairs, elbowing each other. I shove him out of the way and climb as fast as I can to get there first. I hide behind the door while he walks in and I lunge at his wa...
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  Spritz

  

  By swgoalie11, Rolla, MO

  I jump up and down, while you get out the ingredients, Then stand up on the step and pour in all the components. I crack an egg, but the shell falls into the batter. You don’t care, you just pick it out with a smile. I breathe in the sweet smell of your kitchen and do my happy dance, then...
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  My Escape

  

  By swgoalie11, Rolla, MO

  I glide along the woodsy path. The mud churns beneath my wheels. My shoes are soaked with water and dirt. The path seems endless. The turns sway in and out of the condensed forest. My body vibrates with the rumble of the earth beneath me. Everything is quiet except for the rustle of l...
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  Twist Cone

  

  By swgoalie11, Rolla, MO

  I approach the glowing neon shack with an ice cream swirl on top. A sweet smell of vanilla invades my nostrils, as I approach the counter and my mouth starts to water. Heart racing, I look at the whiteboard. What’s the flavor of the week? Strawberry Butter? Black Berry? Key Lime? ...
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  My Daily Frustration

  

  By swgoalie11, Rolla, MO

  Socks are evil I wear socks everyday, but the seam at the bottom of the sock, drives me insane. Why would someone create a thick piece of fabric on top of your toes? To annoy you all day? I have NO idea. I’m always trying on new socks everyday, But they’re either: Too small, Too big...