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Really evocative writing about losing your dear friend, trying to connect with the other mourners, watching their bad behavior, and kissing a woman there. Don't feel guilty about that. People eat big meals and have sex right after funerals. It's a way to proclaim relief and joy at still being alive.

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I began to write how deeply I fell into your poem and experience you shared. Yesterday, I left it feeling hungover. As my fingers hovered over the comment box, my words tumbled up out and sounded clumsy, so I stumbled away. But your writing deserves more than me pressing a heart and moving on. I came back to untangle my thoughts.

I'm so happy to have found you.

The title of this one intrigued me. But I will read more.

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Jun 12, 2023Liked by Jim Trainer

This reminded me of an Aimee Bender story I love called “Quiet Please” about a librarian who tries to fuck the pain away on the day of her father’s death 🤍

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I dreamed we were somewhere, the rooms were very long and made of wood. There was a lot of sun and you were getting it. You were lighter, your hair, and your skin was bronzed. I was supposed to be on shift but ending up sleeping elsewhere. I tried to catch up with you but the docks were as long as the rooms. You were gone.

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