Shelf Life

for your reference

i'm an open book
but you can't check me out

i'm an open book
but sorry
i'm closed right now

please
come again

don't stop asking
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Connelly Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 8:21 PM
Another reason not to have a library card.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 9:49 PM
So literal. ;)
DiMino Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 8:56 PM
Very well done, Maureen; these few lines are a gallery of pictures.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 9:50 PM
Thank you Joe :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2018 at 8:57 PM
This is SO cute!!! So if you were a book, you would be a reference book? haha
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 27, 2018 at 9:58 PM
With a few sections missing ;)
Vaso Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 11:02 PM
I loved this!!!!!!! :) so cute!!!!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 8:18 AM
Thank you Arthur :) xomo!
Smith Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 2:32 PM
I'll leave my card just in case : )
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 3:10 PM
You're a dear :) thank you! xomo
Chan Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 8:52 AM
Timing is everything. Love how you express the tug of opposite sentiments here. Original :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 9:32 AM
Thank you Bernard :) xomo!
One Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 8:18 AM
Deep and I get it...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 9:31 AM
Thank you <3
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