a dandelion.
I stand alone awaiting—
a gust to set me free
a dandelion.
I stand alone awaiting—
a gust to set me free
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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