Stories tagged “over”
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Game Over
I’d like to thank everybody for coming. My father was always my hero, but it’s gratifying to see that he was a hero to so many others as well. We’re all here to honour his memory and to remember the great things he did for the world. ...
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Not A Nice Thing To Do To A Heart
You need me I need you But you were the one that said we were through It wasn’t me It was all you Didn’t want to think things through You left me for Her Said she was divine But suddenly you won’t even give her the time Make up your mind You’...
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Get Over It
When will it get better? When will it prove possible? When does life make sense? Never. Every photograph you stare at Every paper you write Every word you say Will eventually end up in the past And you can’t go back. You can wish it Scream it Dre...
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A Friendship Ruined
“Rae!” Violet came tearing around the corner, sneakers squeaking on the school’s perpetually waxed linoleum. “You are not going to…” Her jubilant announcement and quick pace came to a halt before a sullen face. The t...
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In the Basement Where She Belongs
J.R. came in from the field, but I could tell it hadn’t gone well. He threw open the screen door and stomped over the threshold, tossing his coat, hat and rifle in a heap on the settle. “No answer?” I asked, bracing for the response. ...