No. 002

October 1, 2024·12 lines·1 min read

Come back to you

Cycloning broken dreams and memories.

One day you'll stand on the ledge of a rooftop Your hometown and the river will spin Around beneath you Stories below Cycloning broken dreams and memories. But right before you let go The wind a high whistle in your ears You'll feel the strength of my grip Pulling you back. You have so much left to do So many smiles left to leave Come back to you.

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No. 2

12 lines · 1 min read

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