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Jan 13
poem
MargaretE.

Dear Body

I’m sitting in my bio class
Learning all about you
I think we need to have a chat
Since, you don’t do what you’re supposed to

Did you know
when tissues tear
You’re supposed to fix yourself?
You have the way to repair
With no external help

How about those things called joints
Fickle as can be
They’re supposed to bend and glide
They’re supposed to move pain free

Muscles work together
Nerves send proper signs
Wouldn’t it be better
If with these rules you could align?
 
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Posted: 01.13.22
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  1. Sawyer Fell
    Jan 14, 2022

    this is one of my favorite poems i've seen on here recently! this is really good!

    i have a vision of what i want to do but the picture is too blurry and i can never remember to clean my glasses.

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  1. thegreenone
    Jan 15, 2022

    well written my friend!

    no way a male poet?! yes way

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