beet
\njacket
\ntremor
\nbayou
\nelbow
\nlightbulb
\ncinnamon
\nbucket
\nelk
\ncarport<\/p>\n
Her cheeks were *beet* red as determination became her
\nShe owned it was never easy to leave your comfort zone
\nAnd start from the scratch
\nShe could do this, thus assuring herself
\nShe donned a life *jacket*
\nFilled a *bucket* with odds and ends, including tools, *lightbulbs* , knickknacks And swinging it over her shoulders,
\nRan to the *carport* and unlocking her beloved Mercedes, Extracted her lucky charm bracelet and favourite perfume
\nWith *cinnamon* and floral notes
\nShe ran to a sleek boat that was waiting for her in the *bayou* adjoining her island
\nBefore she stepped in, she felt a tug at her *elbow*
\nIt was a wild *elk* that she had saved when it was an infant
\nAnd now often followed her for treats
\nShe kissed it goodbye and took a last look at her old world
\nA tremor of uncertainity and fear gripped her for a few seconds
\nSighing deeply, she tossed her head and sat in the boat
\nLife herein would be difficult but it would be her journey; good or bad…!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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