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Phantom Romance
by Emma Rosenkranz
I press dandelions and lavender and carnations
into my diary at the end of the night,
a sacred performance of red
roses ironed between school te...
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Reid
by Emma Rosenkranz
I’m in between the bookshelves labeled:
Religious studies and outer space,
Sitting at a wooden desk
In the basement of the library,
Next to a boy w...
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Sensitive Spirit
by Emma Rosenkranz
Sensitive Spirit
I’m thankful to have people who tell me I’m crazy.
Is this what you really want?
Yes.
Really?
Yes.
Really?
Maybe.
Exactly my poin...
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I Write Love Letters in my Head
by Emma Rosenkranz
I write love letters in my head.
I debate what words will make your heart beat
Harder –
“Sincerely”, “love”, “always”, “forever”
Me
The girl I know...
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First Kiss
by Emma Rosenkranz
You waited for me on the edge of the bed
I knew it was love and not child’s play.
Kids from the party walked in and out of the bedroom, you protec...
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A Brief History of Our Hands
by Emma Rosenkranz
I remember the first time I held a boy's hand.
His name was Connor.
I was 13.
He was chivalrous (in a middle school way, of course)
We were walking...
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Anything But
by Emma Rosenkranz
Cigarettes on a Sunday afternoon
In the snow
On some roof.
You teach me to Waltz, and god,
I step on your foot.
I didn’t know how lovely it could...
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