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The Bomb

Time is running out

By Robert KegelPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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I see the bomb; can I defuse it in time?

My Captain is talking in my ear “Hurry up.”

Salty sweat drips down my brow into my eyes and mouth

The smell of mold coming from old pipes

I feel the pain of the bomb going off. I guess the answer is no

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About the Creator

Robert Kegel

I'm a rocker, a gamer, a romantic, a Dom, a hiker and l like camping. I'm a geek, who loves Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and technology. I'll try and write about a variety of topics ranging from relationship, tech and every day rants.

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