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Ode to a Dramatic Crab

Reaching Out

By Hailey Marchand-NazzaroPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Ode to a Dramatic Crab
Photo by Romain Briaux on Unsplash

Holding on to what we could have been,

Pretending it might go our way,

Does us no good in the end.

Still hoping that you'll stay.

Held out hand withdrawn,

No more words left.

Missing you.

Take me,

Death.

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  • Dylan about a year ago

    It gets dark and hits deep, wonderful piece.

  • Ameer Bibiabout a year ago

    It feels bad

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Perfectly crafted

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