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CXLII: A dear friend distant after just a year

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Shandon Lewis
Sep 02, 2025
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A year ago you came and watched me lose

at silly console games that we enjoyed.

I haven't played them since, nor would I choose

to break that pane of time that we employed.

A year ago you came and ate a bowl

of ramen that I made for you alone.

My cooking hasn't spoken to my soul

e'er since you left and haven't graced my home.

A year ago you fell asleep right he…

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