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Kaliope Hendershot is a sophomore who takes comfort in writing poetry. She prides herself in capturing aspects of the feminine experience and making poetry feel human. Other interests include watching movies and baking for her loved ones. Her current favorite authors are Sylvia Plath and Robert Frost.
I wept the whole way to the airport
the green pastures made my eyes swell
the driver recognized I was unwell
it was just too beautiful to say goodbye
so my hail mary was to mourn and cry
the taxi driver reminded me not to worry
and that my life was in no hurry
he said, “you have a whole life at home”
if only he had known:
this city just understood me
so let me live while I’m still healthy
this was no longer just a vacation
at last I had found my destination
after a fifteen-year-long nap
I woke up in that taxi cab
the idea of staying gave me no fear
So I replied “but my life is here”
