trouble;

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her

she knew he wasn't coming back

but his silence consumed her

under the doctor's scathing eye

she crumbled

inside

but put on a brave face

and mashed the shards

sharp

and unforgiving

into courage

and watched the machine pulse

her heart beating strong

and knew there was life

blossoming beneath her

and she wouldn't let this go

this was not leaving

she would not

give in.

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