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Heard by the Beach on Lake Michigan in December

Eli Daniel Ehrenpreis

My father said to my mother “We are moving to Nebraska.”

She answered no, but we moved to Nebraska anyway!

The earth must be tilting.

Do you think it is colder in South Dakota?

I like to feel the breeze

while looking out at the Plains.

I like how the wind blows across the grass.


Eli Daniel Ehrenpreis, M.D., has published peer-reviewed articles in medical journals and has written medical books. A few years ago, he began creating stories and poetry that reflect his personal and professional experiences.

Posted by UAMS Online on March 28, 2024

Filed Under: 9 - 55 Words

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