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"... and I think
of that feeling when you're really full, or life is full
and you can't think of anything else that would fit in it,
but then even more sky comes and more days
and there is so much to remember and swallow.
(Someplace Like Montana)" — 23 hours, 5 min ago
"... and I think
of that feeling when you're really full, or life is full
and you can't think of anything else that would fit in it,
but then even more sky comes and more days
and there is so much to remember and swallow.
(Someplace Like Montana)" — 23 hours, 5 min ago
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