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Years went by, and my dad started sleeping downstairs in our living room on our infamous blue rocking chair.

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A person suffering from Amok suddenly withdraws from family and friends, then bursts into a murderous rage, attacking the people or objects around him with whatever weapon is available.

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Like undressing you, the moments began to charm after the layers fell away. You stayed the night. You went to work. You came back. You stayed another night, and when I left you were still wrapped up in my sheets.