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MerryBlooms

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1. When I ran away from home in the 60s

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Original post)

Tue Jul 29, 2025, 03:44 PM

Jul 2025

I didn't have a plan. I ran away to the around next corner dysfunctional house from me.
I didn't take anything with me
No plan
Later years yes, always have a plan
This is so poignant
The wings, especially touched my heart
I been telling myself and others, shake the mud off your wings and fly
Thank you so much for posting this powerful piece

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