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By Nicole HamptonPublished 7 years ago 1 min read
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She asks me what motion sickness means

I say it's like spinning in a graveyard

Stop

Now try to decipher the language of the dead

Tricky, no?

Don't try too hard

Loosen up little momma

You're in America now

We say strange things

It's raining cats and dogs

Take the bull by the horns

I'll do it all for you

Nothing literal, please

My playful tone couldn't take it

Couldn't fit the bill

If you will

I know

I know

It's all very confusing

Let me explain slower

A smile so you understand

The power playing position

Of a native

Speaker, displayed

Your knitted brows excite me

Oh how lovely you look

Hopeless

How grand I feel

Hope

At the tip of my tongue

Still don't understand?

Come closer

Let me explain

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About the Creator

Nicole Hampton

Nicole lives in Virginia and will be there for a few years to complete her Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy. Her greatest passion is to heal people with her words and art. She has many creative outlets including woodburning and writing.

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