27/28 | 2.27.18 | February Writing Challenge

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27/28 | February Writing Challenge

27. How do you relieve tension?

A stretch of my muscles,
a pulse in my veins,
a breath of relief,
an ignored piece of dangerous silver.
I have made it. 

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