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“I wrote this poem after having a good cry about missing my friends and my pre-quarantined life. It has been extra hard on my mental health, but writing out my woes always gives me some solace and comfort.” - Valerie Lowder.

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By Valerie Lowder

(she/they)

Graphics by: @validerie.art

Instagram: @validerie.art

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