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Exorcising

On your marks.

Nothing behind me or in front, just
mud-stained sneakers. They squeak,
then smack, soles peeling towards the pavement.
Even in February, Florida makes me sweat.

Get set.

I’m not running from anything,
except the shape that no one wants
and that I just want out of. My thighs
ache, and touch each other, and sigh.

Go.

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