You strumming along
to me singing an old folk song.
The echo of birds
that continue to sing in thirds.
Through the dying breeze,
your heartbeat carries the reprise.
To the old garden,
where you can sing with me and the willow tree.
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Madelyn Foor is a student at Hagerstown Community College hoping to graduate with an Associate’s degree in English. She loves spending time with her dog and brother. She feels deeply and hopes she can help encourage others to bear their scars and show their strength to the world.