FEBRUARY 2022 // LITERARY
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There, standing in the meadow You cast a lovely shadow The emotions I feel truly are a mystery, I'm certain that it’s joy, not misery I want to let it all out, I really want to shout It’s like I’m caged in a box Ah, love, sly as a fox Frozen, my mind is puzzled Wanting to yell, but I feel muzzled For now, I’d like to keep this a secret But I feel overwhelmed, I can’t escape it
- Ben Nivera
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