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Pass the Salt

early sunrise
sugarcoats the morning mood
masking last night's news
in a charade of cheer
melting frozen, salty tears 


sun's antidote
sweetens my attitude
I must embrace 
new beginnings, and rub salt
into wounds of yesterday



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10/14/13
For Andrea Detrich's Contest: "Sweet or Salty"

Copyright © Carrie Richards

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