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And counting...

It's been ten days since I've written.

Ten days I've been an uninspired mess.

Ten days I've had the little dizzies after standing up too quickly.

Ten days I've felt rug burn in my cheeks and cotton mouth in my eyes.

Ten days I've felt the grease ooze from my hair down my back.

Ten days I've found a home in the unswept floorboards by the door.

Ten days I've bathed in crumpled, ink infected papers.

Ten days I've drawn blood from dry lips no longer able to whistle.

Ten days I've doubted tomorrow.

Ten days I've...just...

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Written by
juniper-montgomery
Published
Jun 29, 2012
Lines·Words
10·97
Notes

...the hair grease part wasn't about not showering...just so we're clear...I'm clean...bye.

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