Andrew ShieldsJan 31, 2025

If there is a God

Premise
Matt Dennison

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Matt Dennison

The National Poetry Review Matt Dennison PREMISE When I was a child it was my job to carry water to all of the animals. And one day I thought: If there is a God, He will not let me drop my bucket b…

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Andrew ShieldsMar 29, 2024

afraid to dive, unable to jump

We Were Nine
Matt Dennison

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We Were Nine

when my friend stayed on the high board until dark(after which, for him, this story never ends),afraid to dive, unable to jump. I climbed uptwice to check on him before going homefor the day, findi…

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