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The Dreaded Hallway
June 19, 2017
An icy chill crawls through my bones,
As I step into the halls of dreadful stone.
I have to face my fears,
Do my best,
Not show my tears.
I hear a dong,
For school lunch has begun.
I smell greasy french fries,
And I'm pushed and shoved,
As if invisible air.
The laughter overwhelms my ears,
please, please don't stare.
© Halsey S., Marblehead, MA
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