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Another long day

Watches herself in the mirror
Listlessly smudging the lipstick off her face
~ her smile gone ages ago



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
oh my, bless her heart :-)
Gauthier Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
lol ~ you are so sweet
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