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Chris Mehl's avatar

a gorgeous, poetic lament. The things we could see, the things we could tolerate, the simplicity of it all.

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Jack Krown's avatar

So highly tolerant of simplicity. I should work on regaining that, or at least valuing that.

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Tales Gubes's avatar

There is a sense of longing in this text that I quite appreciated! 🥰

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Jack Krown's avatar

Very interesting! I’ve had people say “wistful” and “sentimental” about things I’ve written here. I would have never guessed...but they feel that. I’m glad--I like the idea, and longing is now another one.

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Tales Gubes's avatar

It is ever so interesting to discover how our words travel and land into our readers' minds, right? 😊

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Stewart Dorward's avatar

I missed you when you were young naive and adorable

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Karl Straub's avatar

Lovely piece!

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Jack Krown's avatar

Thank you so much! I’m very glad you enjoyed.

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Karl Straub's avatar

I really like the image of the three of you smoking and sharing the ashtray in that tiny room.

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Jack Krown's avatar

Quite real. Now who am I to call his place a filthy child’s clubhouse?

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Stewart Dorward's avatar

An era I missed arriving in 1998

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Jack Krown's avatar

I’m noting the past tense here....;)

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Jack Krown's avatar

You didn’t miss much.

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