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Slab City


“Squatters’ Paradise”
contains concrete remains of
               an old training base
head west where trailer life reigns
          and vanish into freedom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Beaufort Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Andrea, great set of pictures that make me laugh. There's some truth and something to be gained from abandonment of the expense associated with "things." It's food for thought. Smiles.
Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
thanks for being the only one to comment on this tanka!!
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