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My Dream, a poem by Skylar, 5

Skylar Chen, 5 (Knoxville, TN)

My Dream

Skylar Chen, 5

I had a dream.

In my dream,

I got on a swing.

When I flew up to sky,

I saw a wonderful sight.

I heard birds chirping,

I felt wind blowing my hair,

I smelt fresh grass.

I wish

I could erase coronavirus from our world.