Gnawed Nails and Shallow Breaths

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"Did you get in?"

No.

At least I don't think so. 

"I'm sorry. Why do you say that?"

There's one spot left.

You deserve it more.

"Haha. Don't say that. We both worked hard."

...

"Have you even checked yet?"

No. 

I'm going tonight.

"I'm to nervous to look at mine."

Me too.

"Haha. Who knows? Maybe we both got in."

Maybe...

...

"OMG! I just got my letter! Opening now!"

Same.

Wanna FaceTime and open them together?

"FaceTime from..."

Hey!

"Hey! Ready?"

Yeah.

"1!... 2!... 3!..."

Dear Lyza,

After reviewing scores from the selection process, 

We are happy to congratulate you on being selected.


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I know that this isn't a terribly great poem, but I'm writing this compilation for me, basically, and this poem has a lot of personal meaning, that taught me a lot about life.


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⏰ Last updated: Apr 21, 2018 ⏰

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