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i just didn't want to be that woman who cries on airplanes.

[nancy cline]

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Ode to a Sweater

Little knit sweater. You hit me
right where I'm most unflattering.
And I like you for that.

You came to me when I wasn't sure
who I was. You said,

I am a sweater, so I don't know who
you are either, but
I will keep you warm anyway.
At least down to your bellybutton.

Thank you, small sweater. You will forever
remind me of camping in Oregon
and how I found safety in trees
and silence.