PinnedBello’s Final DaysYou’ve come for something, I suppose. Something rare and dear and of no use to me. My carpets? My coin collection? Come to see me with hat…Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
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Good NightTo find His light I made my own dark. Although I’d been assured It was extinguished some time ago I continue on.May 7, 2023May 7, 2023