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Sitting in a Stairwell

How else are you going to wait?

By Gabriel ShamesPublished about 12 hours ago 1 min read
The actual inspiration

The clock ticks onward —

I’m sitting in a stairwell.

What do I do now?

HaikuStream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Gabriel Shames

I’m an east coast American, interested in writing poetry and fiction as long as I can remember. I took a test in 4th grade where they told me I wrote creatively at a college level!

Hope you enjoy reading as much I as I do creating ❣️

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  • Jessica McGlaughlinabout 12 hours ago

    You captured the moment so well!! Decisions…. Great work!

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