on spring hols

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the spring holidays arrive

as they always do--

like a headfirst dive

into the deep end of the pool.


they say it's spring.

true, flowers bloom in fullness

in my chest, bringing

a quiet sort of sadness.


my responsibilities press

against my ribcage,

nestled as an anxious mess

between the cartilage.


i wonder if I'll ever

live out this week freely;

for seven days i'd never

take in a single breath shakily. 

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