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On what disappears and what once was

On what disappears and what once was

Landmarks disappear, squirrels roam the streets, and getting older detangles importance. Post + (intense) writing prompt.

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May 25, 2023
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Once upon a time, I lived a few blocks from the Wonderbread factory near downtown Columbus, Ohio. I woke to the buttery smell of fresh bread wafting through my window. My bedroom was my safe space.

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