the absence of presence

vestiges


sweet wrapper 15/03/2021

pillow 15/03/2021

rainbow on carpet 15/03/2021

hair on sink 15/03/2021

scrape 15/03/2021

chocolate wrapper 15/03/2021

my sister's room 15/03/2021

cup outline on wood 15/03/2021

incense 15/03/2021


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