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February 25, 2016
By kjlkelsey SILVER, Hartland, Wisconsin
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Young girl waves. Her pigtails sway.
Cars pass. She waits anxiously...
expectant of a bear hug.
When will dad step through the front door?
She remembers his cold grave. 
Shakes the remorse and waves the taxi.

© Rachel B., San Diego, CA

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This is written in a Korean poetic form called Sijo. 

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