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Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, 6th grade

by Ryan

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I'm Running

I'm running, don't look back.
I'm running, never look back.
Until I find my shadow, keep running.
As soon as it seems real, stop.

I'm running, don't look back.
I'm running, I've found my shadow.
It's all real, I'm walking home.
I'm through running until night.

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