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“ My grandfather was taken to the Hospital,” I say

Gonegonegone

“Is he better now?” the girl asks

“ He’s gone ”

Gonegonegone

“I ’irl says Her voice surprises me She means it She means that she’s sorry

“ Why? ” I ask “It was his time ”

The girl stares atBut then she says, “You’re crying ”

I touch my face

My fingers come aith salty tears

“I have no reason to be sad,” I say

It’s true

I have no reason to be sad

None at all

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