Underwhelmed

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I was once a star athlete.

“You’ve accomplished so much”.

“You must be proud”.

24-7, I’d hear this.

If not heard, inferred:

Changes in body language, vocal tone.

Subtle adjustments in physical

proximity .

”Well, kinda,” I’d reply.

Changing my body language, speaking out

of the side of a mouth, half-hidden

by a diffident, slightly puzzled

shrug.

“But then again,

not really.

I mean, it’s fun and all.

Free beer.

Good times.

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