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January 31, 2014

My First Book (as an adult)

“Well, I won’t!”

Skipping steps is always faster.

No need to slam the door,

It isn’t like that.

Alone in my sister’s old,

My temporary,

Bedroom.

Now what?

No tv, no movies, no computer, just books.

Too soon to go back out.

What kind of name is Yossarian?

Written by Pete Deakon 5 Comments Posted in poetry Tagged with book reviews, books, catch-22, joseph heller, memories, poetry, reading, Writing

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