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PETRICHOR
cool mist clings to her skin
as wet mud clings to worn rubber boots.
with every breath she's renewed,
inhaling the rain-strewn air,
replacing each word one-by-one;
they did nothing but hinder.

parting clouds unveil hope
as heavy petrichor clouds her lung,
washing her free of regret:
a prince loved her; she was queen;
she had no time for silly boys
who did nothing but murder.

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