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A student reads in a library, looking out at cherry blossom trees.

A student reads in a library, looking out at cherry blossom trees.

“Final Stretch” The clock ticks soft in April’s haze, A student stands in finals' maze. Backpack sagging, coffee cold, Eyes half-closed, but dreams still bold. The library hums with tired minds, In whispered notes and paper grinds. Pages flipped like windswept trees, Chasing thoughts on weary knees. Spring sneaks in through window cracks, Warmth against their study stacks. Cherry blossoms tease the view, A world in bloom, but papers due. Last essays typed at 2 A.M., Citations tamed like wayward See more