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birthday song

By lilanais

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this is not a birthday song. you don't mean to be unkind; i am spatially aware-- see, i sit where i'm allowed, and i am completely fed where i watch you from outside. all is well and nothing's wrong; this is not a birthday song. i think now it won't be long. these are pretty things i find lounging on your kitty-chair once where i was borrowed. these are things i do not dread for i've nothing left to hide. no, my love, it won't be long, and this is not a birthday song. 22 may 2001 Written December 16th, 2001 © on Dec 15 2001 09:37 PM PST   18 • 0 • 8

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