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Submitted to Contest #205
Being a shattered glass of red wine is no easy feat. However, it's become something I've mastered over time—a skill that, quite honestly, came effortlessly to me. I didn't choose to slip from his grasp as he attempted to place me on the dinner table. I never intended to be a relentless stain on the eggshell-colored wool that adorned the dining room floor. Nor did I ask to be subjected to the insults and the careless steps of those who foolishly walked barefoot amidst the shards. I didn't aspire to be another kitchen item awaiting replacement...
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