XVII | Lost

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I can't concentrate
on what the teacher is saying.

There's hieroglyphics on my worksheets
and mud in my brain.

The bell rings
(I think).

I follow my friends to the back gate
(I think).

Rowan watches me

from underneath
the rowan tree.

Her eyes follow me

even though I'm sure
she doesn't know it's the same Ria.

But it doesn't matter,
the whole school's

talking about it.

'It's not your fault.
'All you did was break up with her,'
Kumar says.

'I know.'

I'm not relieved.

Why?
Why?
Why?

Why is this happening?

We're at the traffic-light,
waiting for it to turn green.

Red LED light
and a glowing sunset.

Then, I hear someone

call my name.

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