Fulfillment

Comes Too Soon

By Lea Waske Published 3 years ago • 1 min read

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Gone in a second,

Last breath has been taken and

A lifetime's fulfilled.

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Lea Waske

Although no longer a Vocal + member, every now and then, I can't resist responding to a Challenge and take time out from my other writing projects just for fun.

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