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Instants
Momentarily he is a lad again
smelling the perfume of a young love.

Now on this morning, the snow carries
a peppermint and lilac scent
and he an old man searching.

Here comes a ragged flight of crows,
he squints in the cold sunlight dazzled.
He recalls the same crows
when he was...

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Categories: instants, poetry,
Form: Free verse
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In an instant, life can change,
Things get weird, and paths feel strange.
A spark, a flash, it all can shift,
And suddenly, you're set adrift.

A word, a hug, a simple smile,
Can make you happy for a while.
One small thing can change the game,
And nothing ever stays the...

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Categories: instants, 8th grade,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Reflection on the Important Things