7/11

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I drove by the 7/11 we went into the night of prom,
You bought three kinds of juices,
And four kinds of watermelon gum because you knew it was my favorite.
It's a run down 7/11 hidden in Salt Lake City and you can't really find it unless you're not looking.
It's 5:32 and I'm hitting the gas pedal a little harder,
Because memories only belong in my rear view mirror.
Behind me,
Never in the passenger seat.
Gas stations are only for getting gas,
Juice is only for breakfast,
And watermelon gum is too sweet.

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  1. AnonymousJune 15, 2017 at 9:26 PM

    If certain memories belonged behind us, I don't think they'd appear right in front of us so often. Beautiful writing as always

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