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The Sound of Birds

October 3, 2014
By Anonymous

The sound of the birds,

chirping in the morning.
I hear the sound of the train,
as the wheels clack against the tracks.
The sizzle of a pan,
bacon grease popping off the stove.
Then,
I hear the roar of a motor.
I jump out of bed,
look out the window,
and realize that the bus is in front of my house.
I jump into my sweats and run.
I run and I run until my legs feel numb.
Just to realize that the bus has left me.
I fall to my knees.
I cannot miss school.

© Anonymous

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Oh, wow. Haha, it's rather sad to me, because the person missed the bus. But all in all, as simple as it may be, it's still wonderful and amazing. :) Simple but powerful. You really have a talent and greatness in you, and you are a wonderful writer amd person. Never forget that. :) Because you do, and you are. Thank you so much, for sharing this. Also, congrats on having a editor's choice. :) You deserve it. :)