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The man across from me shoves hot dog buns into his gullet rapid fire The world speeds by and light streaks across the window It smells like kindergarten children and popcorn His pants are rolled up high Sure signs that the flood will be rising soon Shuffling his feet towards me brushing my foot This physical contact appears to be entirely intentional He holds his bag like there's something secret inside He shifts uneasy Hands fumbling to stow away the hot dog buns Siffling slightly He has long well manicured nails He looks out the window to avoid eye contact My stop arrives and I leave taking his impression with me
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May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015 at 10:42 AM UTC
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The man across from me shoves hot dog buns into his gullet rapid fire The world speeds by and light streaks across the window It smells like kindergarten children and popcorn His pants are rolled up high Sure signs that the flood will be rising soon Shuffling his feet towards me brushing my foot This physical contact appears to be entirely intentional He holds his bag like there's something secret inside He shifts uneasy Hands fumbling to stow away the hot dog buns Siffling slightly He has long well manicured nails He looks out the window to avoid eye contact My stop arrives and I leave taking his impression with me
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24/F/Canadian
May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015 at 10:42 AM UTC
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