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Skating

by Staff Aroostook Republican
16 years ago
By Madeline Gudde
Caribou Middle School, Grade 5

Sliding on the ice
Knowing I’ll get better
After I warm up.
Thoughts of winter fun,
Including everyone
Nothing will stop me from
Gliding on the ice in my sharp skating blades.

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