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Vashti knew the navy couch.
People call her difficult;
they don’t know she waited all her life
to say no.
A dance with destiny –
draped,
silken,
& courageous.
Like Robin Hood
Vashti stole
from those rich of no’s
to give to those who lack
true lovingkindness.
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Annie Charlat, MS is a psychotherapist and poet who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her poetry has been previously published in the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. On her podcast Heart of Comfort, Annie discusses topics like grief & Judaism. She can be found posting educational and supportive grief content on Instagram @heart_of_comfort.