Category: poetry

I Kissed Her

Anthony7 Comments

I kissed her freckles and stroked her thighs

Kissed her face and gazed in her eyes

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I kissed her arm and kissed her hands

I kissed her belly button and had other plans

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I kissed her toes and kissed her nose

I kissed her neck carefully, so nothing shows

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I kissed her ankles I kissed her ink

I kissed her on the kitchen sink

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I kissed her on the small of her back

I kissed her as her head arched back

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I kissed her eyelids and kissed her lips

I kissed her wrists and caressed her hips

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I kissed her forehead and kissed her chest

I kissed her elbows and all the rest

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I kissed her ears and nibbled with intention

I kissed her in places that I cannot mention

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I kissed her body and it’s beauty was a feast

I kissed her all night to say the least…

-AAA 05/05/2024

Originally Published 05/05/2024

Back to Front Front to Back

Anthony4 Comments

This is something new I’m attempting to try

Tis a challenge it may make my brain fry.

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While rhyming the beginning and the end

I’ll be trying to start some new trend.

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Words that rhyme in the front and back

Absurd this effort to keep on track.

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I fear my content might suffer

Sigh, this poetry has little buffer.

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Hoping my subscribers won’t mind

Coping with odd writings of this kind.

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Wondering what comments I might get

Pondering this work, I might regret

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Bold as it may be the only time will tell

Cold as a reception would be hell.

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So, I think I’ll end this right here

Though, this output is overtly clear…

-aaa

Originally Published 05/04/2024

Stand Still

Anthony13 Comments

Stand still 

This may hurt

Stand still 

Do not blurt.

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Stand still 

Do not move

Stand still

Trying to soothe.

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Stand still

Adjustments are hard

Stand still 

In this regard.

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Stand still 

Hold your breath

Stand still

Feel the breadth.

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Stand still 

Is my creed

Stand still 

Follow my lead.

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Stand still 

Life gets worse 

Stand still 

That’s our curse.

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Stand still

Take pause 

Stand still

Retract your claws.

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Stand still 

This is a test 

Stand still 

It’s for the best.

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Stand still 

Your cross to bear

Stand still 

Life isn’t fair.

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Stand still 

Don’t react

Stand still 

Call off the attack.

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Stand still

You will achieve

Stand still 

Just believe.

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Stand still 

It isn’t the end

Stand still 

You’re not alone, my friend…

-AAA 09/19/2024

I’m Me, I’m Free

Anthony4 Comments

I am the music to your ears

Note by note I’ll always be there 

As my hands wipe away tears

Consistency beyond compare.

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I am creative, occasionally aloof

I am king of my own castle

My life and sign are definite proof

Being another way is such a hassle.

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I am me and it’s taken a time

To best figure who I am

Loving yourself is not a crime

So don’t expect to get a sham.

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I am the song in your heart

A pleasant melody to hear 

Only pure love will I impart 

So you have, nothing to fear.

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I am writing as we speak

Kind words are coming fourth

Many lovers search and seek

All to find the purest source.

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So if you see me I won’t be loud

As I’m constantly writing prose

My determination make me proud

Of such many things I suppose…

-AAA 09/19/2024

New Poetic Forms, My Norm

Anthony2 Comments

New poem style mastery

Is challenging when your done

New tools in your battery 

Makes writing quite fun.

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First, study the history

And learn all the rules

Remove all the mystery

Then obtain new tools.

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The process is enchanting

Twists and turns are there

Not a careless smattering 

Of words without care.

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So hang up the telephone

Distractions be gone

All noise must be overthrown

Then and there you’re on.

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So practice, be consistent

This is something new 

So keep at it, persistent

The best you can do…

-AAA 09/19/2024

All Work and No Play…

Anthony6 Comments

People work themselves to death

Never ending daily grind

Tasking each and everything

Lest falling far behind in a major bind.

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Starts at fifteen or sixteen

In their youth, little regard

Seeking out the greatest time

Not quite the effort for working very hard.

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Time flies and the years rush by

Laziness will not abide

Learn the value of money

Then accomplishments, the wealth of healthy pride.

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Scales now tipped another way

Work becomes out everything

As we mature we work hard

Security and prosperity, now king.

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Those two extremes in our lives

Balance needed that’s the truth

Work and play must coexist

As my life and lessons, are the living proof…

-AAA 09/19/2024

Never Contrively

Anthony2 Comments

Lovely lively

never contrively

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What does “contrively” mean

This is its debut site unseen

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It’s a portmanteau of contrived and lively

Adding to the lexicon is beside me

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So if looking for contrively in a dictionary

When it’s not found you needn’t be wary…

-aaa

Originally Published 05/04/2024

The Word of the Day Challenge

Anthony2 Comments

Answer

Today’s Word of the day is Answer.

THE ANSWERS ARE THERE, INSIDE

There is answer to everything

You just have to search inside 

You can accomplish anything

Just set aside all of your pride.

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Be open to all change

No matter how drastic

Adjust and rearrange

Life will be fantastic.

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Evolve yourself anew

Grow from each downfall

Change your point of view

Or you’re not living at all.

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Many new things can be scary

Just be brave and take them all on

It only takes a little dating

Then all your fears will be gone.

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So when the going goes vertical

It’s not unbearable like a cancer 

Challenges are not impossible

As inside of you are the answers…

-AAA 09/18/2024

QOTD: #184

Anthony13 Comments

What would your life be like without music?

Let’s just say it wouldn’t happen. Music is a language of my soul. And it accompanies everything I do: work, play, driving, exercise, showers, baths, and even sleep.

Anticipation of this question I wrote this little ditty as well:

Music, The Language of my Soul 

Music is the language of my very soul 

From Classical and Jazz and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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The drums, bass, rhythm, and lead guitar 

When put together, go very far.

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Alternative, Grunge, and New Wave

Musical styles I often crave.

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Classic Rock, Indie, and Punk

I often love the occasional funk.

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Classical and Jazz are such a gas

Listening or playing these styles in the past.

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Heavy Metal and it’s various sub styles 

Hard always makes me smile.

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R&B and the straight up blues 

Powerful music, powerful truths.

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Fast paced SKA and slower Reggae

A myriad of songs I love to play.

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Protopunk and it’s far ahead ways 

Kept me moving and grooving for days.

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Industrial and Techno-Pop

Stinking sounds that never stop.

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Yacht Rock and lighter faire 

Always makes me stop and stare.

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Bluetooth speakers and playlists

All my favorite songs with my own twists.

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I really could go on forever 

A world without music? I say, never…

-AAA 09/18/2024

Sight Unseen 

Anthony2 Comments

Sight unseen

Take it for what it is

Dirty or clean.

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You don’t want to miss

A deal to end deals

This is your bliss.

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A different set of wheels

A car that’s unchecked

This how excitement feels.

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Just hope it’s not a wreck

It’d be such a waste 

A real pain in the neck.

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Getting ripped off leaves a bad taste

It almost feels like theft

But, it’s how some used cars are based.

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Maybe turn right instead of left

Don’t go over to his house

If it’s a lemon you’ll be bereft. 

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You don’t deserve to own a louse

How many times have you been burned

You feel out of sorts like nearsighted mouse.

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Your stomach’s churned

You’ve changed your mind

You won’t get spurned.

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Sight unseen will leave you in a bind

You need a mechanic to take a look 

Our you’ll kick yourself in the behind…

-AAA 09/17/2024

Take Some Chances 

Anthony8 Comments

Just be brave 

Don’t let life shake you 

The world won’t behave 

Don’t let it unmake you.

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Take a chance 

Try something completely new 

Go to that dance

Sit near that person in the pew. 

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You just never know

What the world has in store

Take a chance, go

Lest your life be a bore.

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Grab that new job 

Try a different food

Or else you might rob

Yourself of some good.

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Venture far away

From your comfort zone

You might extend the stay

For what you’ll become.

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Keep moving forward

Whether it’s raining or snowing

Even if that road is curved

Just keep on going.

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This is a critical lesson

I’ve found it rather nifty

If could make one concession,

learn it at 25 instead of 50.

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Life is very scary 

But you must try 

Be a little less wary

Before you die…

-AAA 09/17/2024

When Will We Learn?

Anthony10 Comments

What do you do 

What do you say

How do you feel 

How do you pray?

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What do you know

What do you see

When will you act

Will you be free?

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What is your cause

What are you for

When is the time

After or before?

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When will it start

When will it end 

Are there remarks

Are you my friend?

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When will the fighting stop 

When will the hatred cease

When will the world unite 

When will we cure disease?

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What does the future hold

What are the cards in play 

When will we finally learn

Lessons we repeat everyday…

-AAA 09/17/2024

Trust Your Senses 

Anthony4 Comments

See through eyes

Having seen good and bad

You’re not blind.

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Hear through ears

Sounds of yesterday and today

Never get old.

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Feel around you

Full spectrum of all emotions

You’re human, alive.

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Touch when touched

Embrace the gentleness of everything

And of everyone.

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Taste many things

Savor the sweet and sour

Enjoy it all…

-AAA 09/16/2024

Clouds in a Pre-Fall Sky

Anthony11 Comments

Crispy wispy clouds 

A gorgeous, blue, pre-fall sky

Nothing shared aloud

I wonder to where they fly?

If I knew I would tell you

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And that is no lie

My honesty for beauty

Quite truthful, I try

It’s my artistic duty

To share and never be shy…

-AAA 09/16/2024

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 007

Anthony5 Comments

Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills.

You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression that the prompt inspires.

There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.

Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.

Your challenge for the week

  • The last time…

The Very Last Time 

The very last time 

I saw your face in person

I didn’t feel sad

I had finally moved on

You had moved on, on day one.

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The very last time 

I spoke to you on the phone 

Wasn’t very bad

We agreed on divorce terms

And even laughed a few times.

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The very last time 

I saw an image of you

You looked very old

We both aged a lot through this

Hopefully now a relief…

-AAA 09/16/2024

Sit Back, Enjoy the Ride

Anthony7 Comments

What do they call GMT in Greenwich?

Try whistling eating peanut butter and crackers, but don’t stand too close to anyone.

Honesty is akin to bravery.

Using a glucometer daily leaves intricate dark spots on the fingertips.

I’m peckish for pimento cheese.

I feel therefore I am.

The outside hustle and bustle is so noisy.

What do snails consider slow?

Can I just blink my eyes end my breakfast will instantly cool itself? 

Sit back enjoy the ride…

-AAA 09/16/2024

Motivate Don’t Hesitate 

Anthony9 Comments

I am right where I belong 

I am me and hear my song.

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Do what you feel 

And feel the appeal.

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Forward move 

To a nice groove.

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Each day now is an adventure

No longer being censured.

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A happier we

Life drama free.

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We’re off the shelves 

Challenging ourselves.

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What else can we say 

We’re happier today.

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Finding ourselves at 50 

Solving the ish is nifty.

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It’s never too late 

So don’t hesitate.

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There’s always tomorrow 

Despite a past sorrow.

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Be like me be brave

It’s your own life you’ll save…

-AAA 09/16/2024

The Old Man and the Mirror

Anthony7 Comments

Look in the mirror what do I see?

Gray old man looking back at me.

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Where did all the years go

So fast the time does flow.

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My beard is full and such curly hair

Has thoroughly caught me unawares.

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Life is strange as it moves by fast

Wondering how long this life will last.

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Oh my mirror must you be cruel 

Showing me I was such a fool.

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My lifetime hasn’t all been a blast

Cold harsh realities in distant past.

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Take some stock it wasn’t all a waste

Parts of our lives have a bitter taste.

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The hardest lessons have been learned 

To assure a far better life in return.

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A drip in the sink drops with kerplunk

I set down my razor and bathroom junk.

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Now I’m shaven and my teeth are clean

I’m far better than I have ever been.

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The time for reflection is at an end

Let’s resume your living my friend.

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Take the time and lessons, discard strife

And resume living your very best life…

-AAA 09/15/2024

When Inspiration Starved, Try a New Form 

Anthony8 Comments

How many poetic forms can one use?

There are hundreds out there to be tried 

More than twenty- five, I choose

As writing makes me feel alive.

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Quatrains are common for many to use 

Just like this one I’m writing right now

The words come together just like a cruise

Completing the work, a solemn vow.

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When do you choose to try a new form?

When the words will not come out 

As you weather a writers block storm 

Then inspiration will scream and shout.

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Words now come quickly, too fast type

As many new ideas fills your mind

Such a rush of creativity, ideas are ripe

No longer in your artistic bind.

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So never worry when the words won’t come 

When you can try new exciting poetic forms 

Fresh inspiration, where once, mere crumbs

Challenging, refreshing, is your new norm…

-AAA 09/15/2024

I Deserved Better 

Anthony5 Comments

I’m losing my cool 

It can’t be helped

Played for a fool.

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That’s how I felt

Irritated inside

Like a fresh welt.

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Damn my pride

Such a waste

Nowhere to hide.

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As I leave post haste

Trapped in the lies

I can’t just cut and paste.

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Yet, you gave me your thighs

I do not know why

To lows from such highs.

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Makes me cry

Foolish tears 

Why’d you lie?

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I guess it was fears

Of what may come

And where your heart steers.

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Now I feel dumb 

For buying it all

As well as numb.

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Like I’m 2 foot small

Reduced to nothing

Kneeling, I crawl.

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There was just huffing 

No love to be found

All the while your McGuffing

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When I wasn’t around

You found better

And left me on the ground.

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A Dear John Letter

Without a sound

I deserved much better…

-AAA 09/13/2024