Fair Trade

a lifetime
of stuff
i would
trade it all
for freedom
for time
for open fields



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~DARK CLOUDS~ 2020

AP: 2nd place 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 12:08 AM
I see that you are where I was a few weeks ago, tossing things willy nilly out a glass slider, hoping to never see it come back into the house and take up space. A good thing too for now my husband has brought home a GIANT red drumset to take up every inch I saved and a bit more space too. I understand the trade, and it would be worth it if it was possible my friend.
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 11:57 AM
OMG Good luck with that drum set, Caren. I'm hoping for your sake that he knows how to play. LOL Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment. Uncluttering feels great.
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