I’m glad she’s okay, then.
I’ve just seen a few threads from the mid-to-late aughties which show how popular she was here, and may still be for all I know. I’m not acquainted with her, so I can’t say I miss her—just the chance to get to know her a little. I guess I shouldn’t have stated the obvious, saying I’d like to be there with her. There’s no question a lot more guys would, including the one who tried to break into her place. So time to leave her alone.
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The red lake has been forgotten. A dust devil stuns you long enough to shroud forever those last shards of wisdom. The breeze rocking this forlorn wasteland whispers in your ears, “Não resta mais que uma sombra”.