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The Shortest Distance

Amy Grech
Mar 28, 2024

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worried woman

The shortest distance between
two points is not always a
straight line.

Sometimes you take a hard left,
bereft by the state of the world.
Your life unfurls.

The economy’s in the shitter.
It makes you bitter, but
you’re no quitter. You take pride
in being a pinch hitter.

You’re trapped in the sticks
until you find a way to stay
back in NYC, where you’re
meant to be. You’re done
wallowing in abject misery.

You’re met with much resistance, but
your dogged persistence will be
rewarded soon,
and you’ll be over the moon.

Amy Grech ©2024 All rights reserved.

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Amy Grech
Amy Grech

Written by Amy Grech

Amy Grech has sold over 100 stories to various anthologies. She is an Active Member of the Horror Writers Association. https://www.crimsonscreams.com.

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