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John Trainor

The Ex

Ode to Frozen - Let it Go!

What is this fad collecting Exes like stamps?
 
I am so glad we stayed friends.
 
Oh yes he was over for the weekend.
 
Now I know it’s nice to be nice.
 
But banish the Ex to the fog of history where he belongs and move forward with hope your prince will come.
 
Ghosts in the bed are bad enough to manage.
 
Ex in the spare room?
 
Have a word!

(2015)

#ClosureResolution

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