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There you go, this is my life in one sentence. It came to me when I read today’s prompt, and now I am leaning back in my chair on my old desk, and I feel peace inside. This sentence is me, it’s the story of my life.
… The smile on my faceso carefully placedto hide my feelingsto not show fearto be non-judgmentalI triedI failedBut only I know

Last week I lost a job and a customer, and with it around $1,500. The money is not what hurts, it’s the feeling of failure and defeat. Have I done everything right? Could I have it done better?

MORTAL:
“The night is cold, the hour is late, the world is bleak and drear;
Who is it knocking at my door?”