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You are a wonderful writer. I read your story about Marcus and Kate and was very impressed with your writing skills. Then I read this, wondering if there might be a clue here as to why you stopped writing. I have no idea what happened in your life - what happens to any of us? But this poem was truly touching. Sort of shocking in that uncomfortable way that honesty always makes us feel. I do hope that you'll continue writing, whatever venue you choose.

Then ending of the poem is so shocking! I feel sad for the boy

or when words collide and become HYBRID. TK U MLJ LV NV

A lovely but sad poem, very well written.