A Little Self Pity From the Birthday Girl

By Geri

I was thinking about my friends 
when I got a voicemail. 

My eyes lit up. 
(just a little bit) 

Turns out, 
it was just about 
my car's extended warranty. 

I don't even own a car. 

I'll just climb back through the Windows of Loneliness, 
and wait for someone to come knocking on my door. 

 
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Geri

MD

17 years old

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