The Papaya Sunset
The papaya sat on my kitchen counter, overripe and weeping golden tears. Marcus had brought it home yesterday, the same day he told me he was leaving for Portland. 'It's not about ...
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The papaya sat on my kitchen counter, overripe and weeping golden tears. Marcus had brought it home yesterday, the same day he told me he was leaving for Portland. 'It's not about ...
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