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Dad

A poem about a dream I had about my late father–and the goofball he was.

By Madison "Maddy" NewtonPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Our pontoon boat on Sacandaga Lake.

Making bubble cheese,

drinking Sprite, captaining boats,

cap backwards, freedom.

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Madison "Maddy" Newton

I'm a Stony Brook University graduate and a communications coordinator for the NYS Assembly. Writing is one of my passions, and Vocal has been a great creative outlet for me.

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  • Roy Stevens3 years ago

    If only we really could turn back time.

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