In the Dark
Dark, somewhat child, I made my way home. I went to the park, avoided the park, went to the bars, avoided the bars, circled the block and ended the wandering. Walking. Alone. Dark This was my address, my apartment my home. I stop. My hand to my pocket. My key. Out of the shadow into the lamp of the streetlight a face. A face. Lit from above, shadows outline broad, turning curls of indistinct color, perhaps a light brown. A broad brow. Eyes deep of color unknown but with a hint of reflected...
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