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October 5, 2011
By Lauralee GOLD, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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“The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.” — Anaïs Nin

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I reach out to touch
The cool glass
Let my finger tips
Taste the bitter bite
Of frosted window
I breathe hot air
Draw insignificant lines
In silly patterns
Wishing I was on
The other side of
The man-made portal
To sweet, glorious freedom

© Katie M., Highland Village, TX

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