Empty. But Full.

This morning feels hopeful

This morning feels fresh

This morning will probably be another abominable paint job

Let none affect me who need not affect me

Let none matter who need not matter

I still remember the three arches hiding the thin room with the bookshelves

I still remember the modern floor, high ceilings and rugs and trinkets

I still remember it all

I still remember the kitchen and the fun it held

I still remember the lounge and the fun it shared

I still remember the computer in the corner of the little hall

I still remember the bed, which nursed the sick

I still remember the parks

I still remember it all

I still remember the park by the beach

I still remember that wall by the surf

I still remember the coastline path

And yes I still remember it all

I remember the midnight park visits

I remember the pool house

I remember the park of kings

I remember the valentine's bus rides

And I remember it all

Somewhere in it all, I forgot everything.

I never asked for it

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