Millions of shards, jagged from the last shattering, the pieces of my soul and heart floating harmlessly. Until a small disturbance throws them from their delicate balance and they tear, ripping what remains into ribbons.
Author: oRIDGEinal
Remy Garguilo is the Sponsor of the oRIDGEinal literary magazine at Fossil Ridge High School.
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