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367/1000 - Political Talk

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TrainerTimpani

Published: May 22, 2016

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

"Oh hey,"
You said randomly
During our video chat,
"Today's Election Day."

"And neither of us are 18,"
I reminded you.

"Right.
No one really talked about it
At school today,
Which is weird."

"I bet they all assume
Obama will be reelected."

"I bet you're right,
But political talk is boring.
Are you ready to start again?"

I'd taken a break from reading
To get a drink
And rest my throat.
The weather was already turning
Very cold and dry,
And Mom was already feeling
The symptoms of the flu.

"I'm ready.
Where did we leave off?"

"She and the one guy
Just started talking."

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