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Holding Back-An Excerpt from “Life Spices” By Estelle Farley

January 26, 2012 By Vicki Ward 1 Comment

HOLDING BACK

I don’t have the strength:

to shave my legs

be funny and charming

show interest in contact sports

cook

pretend to eat salads ALL the time

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