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10,000 Miles: A Narrative Poem

Rachel K.
Be Open
Published in
Nov 9, 2023

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I remember walking pregnant
and pushing a toddler in a stroller.
Needing a ride, maybe some of your time,
so I could shut my eyes for just a moment.

You rolled past me crying
for gas money, I was broke,
but rich in pride. And I’d walk
10,000 miles before coming off one dime.

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Rachel K.
Be Open

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