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It Could Have Happened

A poem about a sprained ankle

By Alison McBainPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read
It Could Have Happened
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I tell them I ran

a marathon, twisted foot.

The truth: tripped on rug.

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Alison McBain

Alison McBain writes fiction & poetry, edits & reviews books, and pens a webcomic called “Toddler Times.” In her free time, she drinks gallons of coffee & pretends to be a pool shark at her local pub. More: http://www.alisonmcbain.com/

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    Written by Alison McBain