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\"\"<\/p>\n

The call goes out, not loud, just true.<\/p>\n

A voice with years in its pocket,<\/p>\n

not asking for permission, just knocking steady.<\/p>\n

After the call, a quiet laugh, not victory, just breathing.<\/p>\n

We carry the spark like a match cupped against the wind.<\/p>\n

Small, stubborn, enough. In the hush, we set two cups down, leaving room at the table.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow\u2019s door, we\u2019ll knock again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The call goes out, not loud, just true. A voice with years in its pocket, not asking for permission, just knocking steady. After the call, a quiet laugh, not victory, just breathing. We carry the spark like a match cupped against the wind. Small, stubborn, enough. 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