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Stillness

When life begins to slip away, I take a bath. With one last breath, I hold myself under the water. In this stillness, I am calm. The relief of death seems to comfort me.

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Date: 11/10/2022 9:12:00 PM
A practical tip for achieving calmness.
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Date: 3/17/2022 11:30:00 AM
Congratulations, Makayla! Your poem is hauntingly beautiful. It is sad, but very well-written. Well done!! Much love...Meghan
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Date: 3/15/2022 9:30:00 PM
Serene stillness. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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