My Safest Place

My Safest Place

by Rebekah Coates 

Hot, shallow breaths bounce back on my damp face,

As tails tickle toes which hang from great heights,

Blood now pumping, heart rate thumping quick pace;

Paralyzed by paranoia and fright-

 

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Learning Resources

 

Poem

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Audio File

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Teacher’s Guide

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