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ten years. one Moleskine. still blank.

they said i could. i didn't.

i ran out of "if onlys"

Verse 1: You’ve got your morning classes Well-trimmed and neatly packaged The hours ticking off With endless lists that you accomplish And if ever the lights are blackened Consider the night expanse and Maybe you’ll discover Where you’re headed Chorus: Stars are set in chaos They’re there to remind us To ever be joyous That God in all his splendor Considers you tender So I say, “Rejoice” Verse 2: We’ve talked of education This need to fill our heads with The details of the trade And endless l...

Cities You Divorce VERSE 1: Foreign shoes on foreign soil As locals tire of local foibles And pictures on postcards Increase in their appeal Set your sights on some distant nation And stamps will mark your destination You promised yourself You’d do something rash for a change PRECHORUS: You’re looking forward to changing your clocks And cramming belongings in a lonely box We’ve had these discussions on settling down But you’ve had enough of this town CHORUS: Skylines and airport signs Connect...