Dear Wallflower,
It happened slowly. The fight to remain within the crowd and center stage, waning. And being pushed to the edges to stand watchful, felt comfortable. Envy swirled momentarily, those formative years, at the banter of center stage. Friendly. Exciting.
Yet, deep and quiet shadows entranced.
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