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Trip Aske

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Staring Down the Barrel of a Wrecking Ball

Submitted to Contest #148

I just don't understand. I did my best. Come rain, snow, wind, and even the freak tornado of '84, I stood tall and protected the people from the elements. I've seen thousands of faces pass through my halls, and sure some have been sad or angry but never with me. Well, maybe a few with me, but most of those were actually the plumber's fault. (Larry? Barry? Some white-bread name ending in -arry) Yet I wager that plumber is sound asleep tonight in another apartment building, one with those hip, white stone walls and a Jamba Juice or somethi...

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