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I know about the rain.

and the hay bales

and the piano

alone.

and the two steps

and the screen door.

I like playing guitar at midnight

and talking to myself

when I can’t stand up

when the drinks get too much

but I like playing guitar at eleven

and talking to myself

when I have to roll over

so I don’t vomit

and I can’t stop laughing at

my age and my waistline

and the neighbor’s daughter

who looks like ours.