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    The Year of the Cicadas

    author: Lori
    Category: Love
    It was the year of the cicadas
    when I last heard your raucous laughter
    aimed at me.
    Not with me-at me-
    but I didn’t mind,
    I’m sure you got it right.
    You and the red eyed bugs
    chortling in my direction
    over some silly gesture
    or sound that I sent your way.

    I was in awe of you
    and your forced independence
    and reckless streak
    and strength I saw
    when you were as fragile
    as a cicada
    on its few days
    on earth.






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