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Leaving the Magic Kingdom

Lost
boys
hover.
A bright laugh
draws their circle close.
She hugs a pooh bear tight against
nascent curves, raises one eyebrow in a practiced move.
Each boy smiles, certain she meant
warmth for him alone.
She walks past
smaller--
poise
forced.

Lisa Janice Cohen, © 2001-2006    last updated: 01/15/2004