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MAKE A RUN FOR IT

Darkness thick Right foot follows out into the warm morning. Make a run for it I say Before my mind gets in the way. I can’t wait for her Don’t give her time to catch up her squeaky voice interrupts— Stay in bed It’s too dark out Run another time We’ve had a good run Yet—I’ve retrained my mind Run first Don’t think Clothes laid out Sneakers at the door Run loop ready Slip out Make a run for it My body shouts Clouds hide the stars Where is the moon? I look up into the darkness There she is Good morning Moon. Let’s make a run for it! It will be light soon.

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