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Poetry

Grains of Graphite is a North American poetry collection focusing on a wide range of emotions, many of which are intimate.

Failing Tests

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by KristinDeLaGarza

by KristinDeLaGarza

Not long ago, I'd run for fun.

Now I am weighed down by a ton.

I'm stuck here trying to move on.

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These days, I am often too stressed.

The air is heavy as my chest.

Thanks to a morose pressure test.

Think of its official-ness in jest.

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'Twas a nightmare born from sickness.

Most days, I wish I'd had a witness.

I'd never met with such malice.

It seems I'll have to grow callous.