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The door clicks shut.
The door clicks shut.
I hear my own steps now.
I hear my own steps now.
The room feels bigger.
The room feels bigger.
I look at the cups on the table.
I look at the cups on the table.
Someone left a spoon.
Someone left a spoon.
I pick it up slowly.
I pick it up slowly.
Washing dishes feels good now.
Washing dishes feels good now.
The warm water helps me think.
The warm water helps me think.
I remember everyone's laugh.
I remember everyone's laugh.
Their words stay in the air.
Their words stay in the air.
I am tired but happy.
I am tired but happy.
The party is over.
The party is over.
The Quiet After the Guests Go Home
by @chloestories