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She almost got away

December 1, 2010
By livephotography SILVER, White City, Oregon
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“…Smiled almost secretly to herself”
Her crystal eyes darted
Screams of a cat ricocheted off the walls
Floating like the wind, away she went
Icy wind blew
Sirens sounded
She almost got away….

© Matt M., Ponca City, OK

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We were given the first line in class and told to write a poem using it.
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