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The plane lands in Chicago; O’Hare Airport is beautiful indeed.
The soldier disembarks the flight, no command to lead. This place looks amazing, nothing else he needs, a year since seeing the prepossessing leaves. Family here, gleeful as can be, his wife and baby Lee sit, baby on knee. Soldier approaching ecstatically: Wife, Lee, Me. |
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The editors appreciated Ryan's commitment to a rhyming scheme within the format, as well as the establishment of setting that helped to make the piece feel centered and real. Ryan is a 12th grade student from Regina High School.