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The Phonecall

The Phonecall

god calls me on the payphone, tells me there aren’t enough magnolia trees in the garden. asks me a question. i spend my whole life answering it.

 

 

 


Penelope Staehle is an undergraduate student who was born, raised, and currently lives in Florida. She enjoys writing poetry and short stories as a hobby, influenced by her relationships with the people around her. Outside of her writing, she enjoys crocheting, baking sweet treats, studying statistics, and drawing flowers.

 

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