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I freeze. I don’t know where I am.

I shout Hannah’s name,
but no one responds.

I go back to the shop, but she is not there.
Then I go to the elevator, but she is not there either.

Maybe she went to look for me,
I think hopefully.

I wait and wait for Hannah, but she doesn’t come.

I am losing hope
when I finally see her.

Suddenly I start to cry, and she comforts me with soft words.
We take the bus home with the dishes.

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Sawyer Young
Lapis L.A.

Ed. Eliza Raben

LOST AND FOUND BOX
(Takes place In between “Hearts” and “WHITE GIRL” but before “LIFE IS PERFECT”)

We get on the bus,
before it starts moving

I reach into my pocket,
it's not there! I say,

what? Hannah asks,

I am silent for a second.
We have to go now! I exclaim.

Before she can respond

we rush back into the store.
What did you lose? Hannah asks,

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