You were bent over
a small table, painting fine
things for sale. The crowds
kept us apart. I
kept staring. You were supposed
to be dead. I knew
the shoulders (you loved
to swim). I felt your concen-
tration. I knew it
was you when I choked
up and nobody noticed.
You drew a deep breath.
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