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10 “Night Owl” by Makenzie Pope 20 “Cow” by Allison Linn 21 “Birthday” by Brittany Blankman 21 “Converse ‘Chuck’” by Josh Halberstadt
03 “Open Road” by Breana Pumphry 05 “Ode to Debbie” by Andrea Behling 08 “Sorrow” by Ruel Pedigo 11 “The Raven’s Lair” by Ashley Duncan
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In this road Ă„SSLK ^P[O WLIISLZ HUK VPS VM [OL JHYZ come the dreams of drivers near and far. Along these solid streets are those from long ago, the famous the dead the dreamers and the believers. In these tire stained lanes is an empty pebble, A clean oil slick, a hidden dream, a little open road just for you. by Breana Pumphry
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Because our love is so deep And I just want to weep You are something I could never replace Oh, who could take your place? My memories of you get me through the day But the depression setting in. I know is here to stay What I would do for a little more time Just another minute for you to be mine Forget you, I will never I’ll hold you In my heart forever R.I.P. Debbie by Andrea Behling
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That’s getting better Arc your leg Good jumps Close your ribs Nice entrance Let’s see the bow Good I think you’re ready now Capture the crowd with your eyes Don’t let them see through your disguise Help them believe dreams are true When you leave, make them miss you by Katie Bridgeman
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Sorrow Happy is impossible Pain is creativeness We walk no more The clock has stopped Cold air howls Talent lives in hurt Tears write beauty Scars breathe Cold stops movement Our beauty is gone The hollowness gives skill Ice covers all Yet black does not fall Just our blood Sorrow is above all
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THE RAVEN’S LAIR My heart’s wish I always send. So why do you deny the love you should lend? Now my love, my heart is past much needed mend. I have words for you my dear. So lend me your beautiful ear. Hush, shed not a tear. My lungs have lost their precious air. Yes it’s true my dear, but life as well, cannot be fair. It seems I’ve stumbled upon death’s lair. Look my love, a raven. Do not fear, for I walk upon a haven. My body is no longer laden.
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