Photo: Gilded by Johnny Swanson

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“So, you’re old imaginary friend, Bianca, gave you this?” Ve asked as she examined Claire’s necklace.

“Yes. And, whenever I wake up after taking it off, it is back around my neck,” Claire sighed.

“Hmmm, she doesn’t sound very imaginary to me. Well that is neither, here nor there. The necklace is yours, because you… Have you ever heard of a dragon channel?”

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a letter to myself in her 16th year…

i dare not write a word.

instead, i fold paper into

origami cranes able to

fly among the stars and

remind you of your

stardust ways.