02 Matching Contest - Goosebumps - Fall 2023 • Millikin University

full body cocoon
only getting colder
feverish realization

cobwebs cover 
the old barn 
a dog whines

the cold air  
on my neck 
chills

out on the ocean
fog all around
a loud shriek

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top quarter champion

 

TOP half Chamption

 

bottom quarter champion

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two hands 
a soft touch 
chills on my arms.

having goosebumps 
    just getting my
first kiss . . .

sitting alone—
hairs on my neck stand up
someone is looking at me

I stare at my reflection for too long . . .
g o o s e b u m p s.

 

TOP half champion

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CHAMPION


 

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BOTTOM half champion

lyrics swim
he hits
the high note

goosebumps
in a field of poppies
flying monkeys

his voice
echoes through the chapel
goosebumps

your words
meaningless
yet they give me goosebumps

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BOTTOM half champion

 

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fingertips that rival ice
tracing patterns of nothing
goosebumps

fingers grazing
leaves a trail
of goosebumps

cold whisper 
sweeps my skin 
go os e bu mp s 

first day of fall
breeze through my window
goosebumps crawl up my arm

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