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The Harbour and the Skiff

A breakup nonet

By Hannah MoorePublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Runner-up in Breakup Nonet Challenge

I was out to sea, toes scuffing sand,

You stood on the shore, line in hand,

And at its end, me, facing

Deeper blue and calling

You, to wade to me.

You gave me slack,

I swam through

Parting

Waves.

heartbreak

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Hannah Moore

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    Written by Hannah Moore