I’m Just Tired, I Guess

Austin PotterJanuary 10, 2017

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I'm just tired, I guess

written by: Austin Potter

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Late at night, he'd think about himself and his behavior when he was younger. Was there something that he’d forgotten? It seemed that every time he’d think back on days gone by – something would always slip his mind and was soon replaced with some sort of half-hearted regret. Embarrassment, discomfort and sadness were all that he could invoke from his memory.

“What’s wrong with you?” his wife asked.
–Startled, he raised his head. “Nothing,” he replied. "Nothing’s wrong with me. I’m just tired, I guess."

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Austin Potter

My name's Austin Potter, I'm a writer and musician based out of Philadelphia, PA.
I primarily write short stories and poetry.
I recently published a collection titled, "Town."

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