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WUSTL Life-Lines (4/24/20)

Write a short poem (rhyming not necessary) that includes each of the following 5 words (anywhere and in any order). Poems should not exceed 7 or 8 lines.

     Remote
     Shelter
     Digital
     Breathe
     Distance


It is easier to breathe
at a remote distance—
in my digital shelter,
for instance.
-James B. Moog
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  1. James B. MoogApril 24, 2020 at 7:34 PM

    "To breathe - gently breathe in, gently breathe out. Reflect on the gift of life we each receive."
    -Michael Rubin

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