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Movement
June 2, 2016
The lake sits perfectly still
It’s the brief eye contact, nod, and genuine smile in the hallways,
The gentle brush of the shoulders between two strangers,
And the “bless you” in reply to a sneeze in the winter
Movement
It’s the rhythmic, warm thud of the heart when holding someone,
The strong shoulders that support the heavy sobs and weighted sighs,
And the brave voices bellowing out for the sake of others,
Movement
Whether pebbles or boulders,
The ripples collide and change the lake,
As nothing is still for long.
© Alyssa J., Gibsonia, PA
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