Beef stew in the air
Stairwell walls’ sticky with it.
Breathe, run, count 10, breathe.
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Color in the lines
She could not stay inside them
Failed kindergarten.
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Married on a whim
Each good deed deserves better
Still waiting on gifts.
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Two lives turn to one
Children’s bare feet pat down halls
tripping on carpet.
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Rumors replace truth
The papers sell story lies
no consequences.
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Writing life haiku
Art belies the craft poorly
no skill for an ear.
In the gaze of the other 
Lovely little poetic gems! Thank you kindly for these gifts.
Thanks!