Secrets In The Sand

She grew up in the Keys,
Beautiful sun and sand,
On the surface, man,
Her life was grand
But she was also holding down
Family secrets with both hands,
Trying to smile through the raging storms
No one else could understand 

By: J.N.R Dutton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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