July 14, 1997

"I got bit by a dog."

What happened to the barbeque?

I was just outside so how did I

Get here?

Mom won't let me close my eyes

But my head hurts

And I just want it to stop

Where did Max and

Babe go?

I was petting them just a second ago

So when did I get in the car?

Dad keeps talking fast

In the driver's seat

The bumps in the road

Make my head hurt worse

But Mom won't let me shut my eyes

So I'm crying

Twisting my crocheted blankey

Between my toes and fists

Till I win

And slumber off ~

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