the calm after the storm

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a little frank ocean,
and my very own ocean of thoughts.
i'd spend my time longing after you.
now i'm longing for myself,
the version i was
before i met you.

-mikayla menzies / the calm after the storm 

this is what it sounds like... ➸https://open.spotify.com/user/mikaylamenzies/playlist/4CRvgZAFflZAtB5vKxDu6P

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