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I know 

You’re somewhere 

Sober.

Meanwhile

For me,

It’s over.

I’ve never been 

Under so many influences 

In my life.

I never thought

This is what it would take

To keep you 

Off my mind.

Perhaps 

I should be more mindful

Of tomorrows.

Perhaps 

Better days will follow.

But for the moment,

My current situation

Has me contemplating 

Washing it all away.

Can’t believe 

You allowed her to take my place

Right in my face. 

I know we had a lot 

On our plate

But,

I never thought

You would leave dirty dishes

At the table

And reach for fables

To tuck you in.

Can’t really say

That it was a common end...

...because 

I know you’re somewhere 

Sober...

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