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Sarah In the Corner

Fears locked inside feet shuffling down the shiny linoleum halls eyes glaring like needles puncturing her skin echoes of humiliation in their laughter experiencing isolation at the long empty table loathing the silence until the conclusion of lunch quietly and socially unable nearing “home sweet home” overflowing with anguish as her plan was exposed suffocated emotion tension enveloped her neck chair overturned shuffling feet eyes immobile soul took flight as she was found in corner after the students took her life

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/17/2011 9:37:00 AM
wow, this is deep and dark.. You could sent the dark situation message directly to the readers.
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Date: 3/16/2011 11:15:00 AM
I am stopping by today to say a special Thank You for your kind comments Juania. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/15/2011 3:10:00 PM
what a horribly tragic event you painted here. Very interesting to read, Juania!
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Date: 3/10/2011 9:55:00 PM
Tragic ending for this high school girl...nice flow. Such a mature young poet!
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