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Riverside

footnotes im tryina finish another 20 page chapbook this is the first part of 2 of what i got so far because its too long for 1 then sneak is thin an inch is in transition is trinsition Riverside 1 The Watchtower Embryos and fluids More sez smoke than a Buddhist Not such a bad idea have the nudists Never has Alicia Silverstone looked so clueless 2 The Fall A bright sun comes out with its heat Then, a cool breeze On Howe ave, nana's place Frosted Flakes They say that time's money but really I'm just tryina waste away 3 '08 Peers all smokin' weed Talks about how fun it'd be Just turnin' 16 Google then sneak About the 10th session later, lit deemed Gettin' hooked a bit seems Somewhere to smoke, not too but quietly 4 August 16 years old, shoutin' and screamin' A head full of dreams dreamin' The sun beamin' Sweat off of skin steamin' 5 Open Letter Enough mistakes made Seemin' to relate fades From the old ways, change For what have may placed 6 Lost There's the bridge, to the right Just over a hill, a cold winter 3rd Ward night It's dark but a bit lit A snow storm with an inch Not too many but just a few people on their way Not too late On such a lost path All that's left behind's so sad 7 Hope Nothin's permanent these days Not countin' on much besides tryina get paid Never's known whatll go which way Love blind without feelin' betrayed

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Date: 8/9/2023 9:17:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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