You can start at the memoriesOf putting on your dad’s shirtsPretending to be a detectiveBecause they were trench coat long
Then you can fast forwardTo the pushing and shoving second gradeBoys’ restroom, nestled in the valley
The tractor mailbox on the way to high schoolThe long pacing telephone conversationsWith a girl you never wanted to date
The gradual understanding that you were differentSomehow, not sure really, but just subtle variance.
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