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you told me you heard they were

or you were telling clearing out

. right ? right .

after he went

she circled and spoke Latin

holding a pillow some charms

and an empty bottle

. right ?

after he passed

the porch light was clad in smoke

and you told me

i don’t want to leave you ever

. right? right.

after he disappeared

we sawed the dirt road in half

our hands held like a slow mantis

and it was hard to stay