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Only 15 Seconds

February 24, 2014
By Lelia Stracener BRONZE, North Richland Hills, Texas
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There is 24 of us
Only 24
I have 15 seconds
To be behind the glass door

My hands are shaking
I'm so afraid
As I am waiting
I mess with my braid

10 seconds left
And not a moment to spare
Then I say goodbye
To Cinna standing there

5 more to go
I'm out of breath
As I turn around
To see Cinna's death

There is only 24 of us
Only 24
I have no more seconds
Away with the glass door

© Michael H., Milford, CT

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from katniss's point of view before entering the arena
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