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October 29, 2012
By AquaRev PLATINUM, Bonner Springs, Kansas
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I walked easily
Without feeling the wind
Or hearing my feet
Until my lungs exhaled

I sped up
Without wondering why
Or even questioning it
Until my lungs expanded

I ran
Without stifling the impulse
Or letting the pain show
Until my lungs stretched wide

I fell
Without losing my balance
Or crying out in surprise
Until my lungs began to crack

I felt the ground
Without doubt or anger
Or guilt or jealousy
Until my lungs exploded

© Julie K., Vancouver, WA

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