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i start to worry
when my mind begins to stray
to other sides of the country
there are so many places.

stand on platforms
and feel my heart move
with the bass drum and banjo.
when i think i know the words to that song,

i worry.
when i make an internal list:
cities, states, houses by the water
a dog, a bunny, field guides, fires

and you know? i'm so young.
i'm still learning how to take care of myself.
-Hannah

Blue satin
Ten minutes
Sliding doors
Backing up

Through doorways
White ceilings
Bamboo shoots
Just waiting

Brown paper
Covers walls
Heat exits
Through windows

Walk against
Winter's wind
-KM