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If only I could reach a little farther the stars would be in my grasp

If only I could reach a little farther my dreams would come true

If only I could reach a little farther my soul would rest

One day. Quiet and calm. One word. One name. Forbidded but never said. But this time it was. The day was a cold and windy November day. Typical weather in Waterville, Maine.

I stand in the middle of the room, sound echoing off the high ceilings. People were everywhere. The din is unbearable. I spin in a circle, looking for a place to hide from all the noise. Nowhere. Only open floor and a sea of people.

I woke to sparks stinging my skin Each individual one pricks me Not enough to leave a mark But enough to leave a memory Now I am remembering I tried to breathe Smoke streamed into my mouth I coughed Grasped for clean air The fire had leapt to my dr