summer

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as we grow older
the bonfire in our soul
simmers to a
smolder
summer no longer means
running through the forests
followed by pillow forts,
and laughter

now my days are spent in the past
wishing I smiled
a little bit longer
wishing I ran
a little bit farther
with my arms outstretched
not plagued
with these thoughts
of death.

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