As I get to the edge of Lachine. The rain falls hard. And it’s not long before I’m soaking wet. My t-shirt clings to my chest. The damp denim rubs my thighs. I swear out loud to no one. I curse myself for being a gambler. 

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  1. AnonymousAugust 18, 2020 at 8:09 PM

    what did you swear. God fucking dammit, mother fucking shit God dammit my go-tos.

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