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Atlas Trembles

A Nonet

By Stephanie HoogstadPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Atlas Trembles
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I stand as Atlas, unwavering,

A heavy weight on my shoulders;

My burden is mine alone

For no one else can bear

My troubles for me,

Though you can try—

Lend a hand—

Help me

Please

sad poetry

About the Creator

Stephanie Hoogstad

With a BA in English and MSc in Creative Writing, writing is my life. I have edited and ghost written for years with some published stories and poems of my own.

Learn more about me: thewritersscrapbin.com

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    Written by Stephanie Hoogstad