XCI | Wonder

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Facing Rowan now,

at our project meeting
knowing what I know,

I can see the difference.

Her hands
tremble slightly,

her expressionless expression
crumbles
now and then

when she thinks I'm not looking.

Things I've never
noticed before.

We have brainstormed
a few useless ideas

on how to motivate people
who don't want to live.

But there's no alternative

for someone with no hope.

So, we're stuck.

None of our action plans
are feasible.

There isn't a better alternative,'
is the only helpful thing Rizwan says.

Followed by,
'I think we just killed ourselves
'by choosing this project.'

'Don't give up now,'
Rowan says.

'Let's think a bit more.'

If I didn't know
what she's feeling inside,

I'd roll my eyes
like Julie.

But her bossy tone,
seems like plastic today.

'People aren't really hopeless,
'they're just at their wits' end.'

Everyone
(even me)
has a dumbfounded look
on their faces.

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