One
West Coast mountain range
Crawls across my neck and spine
Stabilizing home
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Two
Red-crowned crane rises
From my arm to unify
The North and the South
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Three
Appalachian range
Circled on my shoulder blade:
Weights of nostalgia
Laura Jeu lives in Pennsylvania with her dog, Scout. When not writing, she can be found trekking up and down mountains. Her gracious mom and considerate brothers provide helpful critiques, receiving the author’s chidings in return.