I live in Atlanta, Georgia- in the city, not the 'burbs. Somehow I have over 600 books in my one-bedroom apartment and it actually is neat. I usually read 3 or 4 books at once- always at least one volume of poetry. I am fortunate enough to live in an area of town with several (increasingly rare) indie bookshops and coffeehouses where there are frequent signings and readings. Our public library system is pretty decent, too. I attended The University of Georgia in Athens and Georgia State University in Atlanta.
clad in ray bans
jean shorts and backpack
iPod adorned I arrive
at The New Moon Café
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I have always had the feeling
That I would meet the love of my life
In a bookstore-
She would come up behind me
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Two tomatoes sit on the counter next to me
One has an indention
Earlier, I threw one away that had become rotten
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