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Orange County Suite

For Claudia and Mikko

I left home
at 17
with fear and hope
and science dreams

I didn't know
what avenues
all my dreams
would lead me to

Bobcat trails
coyote cries
from Irvine
to Hollywood

I promise you
I won't forget
the time with you
was precious to me

My only wish
just to remain
a while longer
in your company

Those memories
so carefree
frozen in time
like a dream