Anna marie was not tall at all but small like a tennis ball. while her siblings shot up like bamboos, anna marie took her time to grow vertically. surprisingly, she was the most talented athlete among all of them. nobody could beat her at track and field. anna marie was a gifted gymnast and a powerhouse of energy. the rhyme in this passage

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