2000 Flushes (1/2000)

A "Blue" Haiku

By Maegan HeilPublished 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read

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Well hello there, John.

Mind if I call you John? (Whoosh!)

Right then—cut the crap!

Next Up: 2/2000

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Maegan Heil

Maegan Heil spent her childhood searching for quarters between the seats of her family’s movie theater. All that time around the silver screen sparked a love for story and a passion for writing.

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Babs Iverson3 years ago
Super!!!

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