Compositions

Crossing Borders

They wanted her to plan for her “bucket list.” Give up and give out remnants.

But, she wanted so much more than they would qualify her for, so she fought the brainwashing.

Around her, society marched to established rhythms. Those with intact families got to keep them, while those who came from wreckage walked through the rubble.

This wasn’t what she was born for – to just keep innovating for mere survival.

Yet, for now, she recognized that all she could do was hold her ground.

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