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Open windows letting in a breeze
Carrying the sweet smell of the sun's warmth
Only present in the full bloom of spring
Exhilarating

The scent of hyacinths so attached to
Airy dresses with sheer flower fabric waving about the knees
The dogwood tree's flowers above
Standing on toes in its shade to get a closer look

Growing feet sweating in nude colored stockings
Sliding inside of new glossy leather shoes
The stark contrast of fresh dirt on white shoes
Stepping from grass onto hard concrete

The parking lot so filled with cars
Mirrors reflecting the endless sky
-KM

Before we had a dog
my mother would
line jelly beans
inches apart

to the kitchen.
Chocolate
and marshmallows
before breakfast.

Outside
my young brother
placed a blue egg
in his mouth

and bit down
and cried.
-Hannah