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Flat Dreams

Flat dreams,
Night after night fills
days upon days upon days upon days…
Retreating advance,
Advanced retreat,
However am I supposed to wake
from this sterile dream?

— quietremnants, Aug 12, 2026

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Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Draft

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3 days 19 hours ago

Howdy! I'm Tink

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