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Poetry Contemporary  1 min Harvard Finalist

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LyLena Es.

LyLena Es.

LyLena D. Estabine is a student at Harvard University, originally from Olathe, Kansas, and the author of the novella On the Bridge. More of her poetry, writing, and music can be found at www.lylenaestabine.com. "making" was originally a finalist in Short Édition's Long Story Short Award contest, 2020.

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the boy says "where is your culture?" like I have just forgotten to put it on this morning don't you know? if I was the thing you want me to be I would likely not be here to begin with I was taught a history removed from my own family tree so that I would not grow thorns before you step into the bubble they say they screen you for sharpness but don't mention what kind I am still learning how to feel my power in the absence of it

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