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Out of Orbit

April 12, 2010
By margierose GOLD, New York, New York
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My crossed legs hope for the best
suitcases overflowing
with the time I've wasted
One hand in the reflecting pool
the other, clutching
my name
to make sure I don't forget.
Dragging feet across
Chapped pavement
I start my walk
Out of orbit

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timevampire GOLD said...
on May. 19 2010 at 1:43 pm
timevampire GOLD, Bellville, Ohio
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"Chapped pavement" that is so sweet! I might just use that :)