The Perseids
April 13, 2018Nerved sparks, the Perseids tonight, wincing out over Loafer Father, you taught me to name these — each streak of fire
Nerved sparks, the Perseids tonight, wincing out over Loafer Father, you taught me to name these — each streak of fire
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