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Sometimes ideas come with expiration dates.
They're rarely in an obvious place;
never right out in front when you look over the thought.
No, they're usually hidden somewhere, in small print,
so you don't realize how important it is
to write down this particular gem.
Unaware, you simply place it on a shelf
with the other thoughts, for later,
and are completely surprised when you go to pull it out
and find nothing but airy mold
in the vague shape of an important thought.
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