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  The Imperfect Storm

  

  By xallie27xox, Gilford, NH

  Millions Tumbling down from the sky During every chilly storm. The once blue sky now overruling with white As they delicately drift to the ground Each as magnificent as the last. The tiny flakes scatter Instantly liquidizing on my warm cheeks, Clinging to my knitted mittens, Or gathering ...
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  Captured

  

  By xallie27xox, Gilford, NH

  The lights inside Blind the men held hostage. Each frantically tries to escape The translucent wall But it curves around in a circular fashion, Leaving them dazed and jumbled. Bouncing from side to side: Mere attempts to find an escape hole, But the vents in the ceiling are too narrow, The...
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  No One Likes Spiders

  

  By xallie27xox, Gilford, NH

  Here you are, Caught in this invisible web, Carefully strung by the creature crawling towards you, Drawing you in with his Irresistible smile, All eyes and attention solely fixated on you. You’re the one he wants. He slowly lures you into his trap, Grasping you from all angles Yet you ar...
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  Setting Up For Failure

  

  By xallie27xox, Gilford, NH

  They call him a lawyer. Constant jibber jabber begins; His fascination with language develops After learning his first few words. Or how about a rock star? Banging on pots and pans With other utensils from the bottom cupboard; The only one he can reach. Perhaps architecture, Stacking h...
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  Winter Games

  

  By xallie27xox, Gilford, NH

  Mittened hands Grasp at the cold flakes. Scooping piles of snow And molding them into crude spheres. Eyes scan for the next target— Spotted. Whipping through the crisp air It explodes in all directions upon contact. A burst of laughter erupts As the snow covered child prances away Retrea...