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Lynda Barry

The library was open for one hour after school let out. I hid there, looking at art books and reading poetry.

Poetry

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After school ended, the library stayed open briefly, giving the speaker a quiet place to spend time. During that hour, they chose to explore art books and enjoy poetry, finding a personal refuge in those activities.

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