Promises We Made at Seventeen
Miss Jeanseventeen you made my dawnpromises we meant to keepyou are sixteen going on seventeen lyricsyou make me promises promises
“And while your performance has been strong, we’re making adjustments based on evolving priorities.”
There it is.
The careful phrasing. The preemptive cushioning.
“I understand,” I say, even though I don’t yet.
“For now,” she continues, “your involvement will be paused pending reassessment.”
Paused.
Not ended. Not withdrawn.
Suspended in limbo where urgency goes to dissolve.
I grip the edge of the counter, steadying myself.
“Is there a timeline?” I ask.
“We can’t commit to one at the moment,” she replies. “But we’ll be in touch.”
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