A Good Little Girls Zine

Water Guide

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confused in a puddle
I paddle slowly through
past the sharp sunsets
smooth sunrises
barely avoiding icebergs

yearning to stand on solid ground
I gaze at it
wanting it more than anything
envisioning my life there

as I reach the shore
A final glance
at the large space behind
ripples like a gigantic smiley face
grant me permission
to get off and walk again

It’s crystal clear still
especially now
meant to be, meant to be
meant.
to.
be.
the icebergs, the scrapes
the dents, the gallantry,
the escapades
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Sonia Chintha

Sonia Chintha is an Indian American writer who lives in the Washington DC area. She blogs, writes poetry, and fiction. She is also an English teacher who believes that our experiences teach us more than any test. She is the founder and co-editor of Good Little Girls.

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