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In the Dirt
I saw you today.
It’s been a long time, dear friend. I missed you so much.
The trees swayed like one. Nothing’s ever been so still. I’m glad you returned.
I saw you today,
Looking like the flowing clouds. Big round skywatchers.
You’ve not been gone long. It was just like yesterday. The water rumbled.
I saw you today.
The river flowed endlessly. Stopping at your life.
Don’t you remember?
It swept away your body. Of course you knew that.
I saw you today.
We went so far together. Now there’s no one here.
I left a lily.
Big, open, and full of life. They were your favorites.
I saw you today
In the dirt beneath the earth. I’ll see you soon, friend.
Emily Dontenville `17
Downfall, Emily Dontenville `17