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On walking away

One night in early November I decided to go for a walk It wasn’t uncommon for me to set out, but it was cold I walked for hours looking at stars, and thinking about all the things we’ve done and seen together The cold crisp air cut sharply into my lungs, and as the fog…

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Wondering

The biggest lie I tell people Is that I’m ok… On nights like tonight I’m my own worst enemy Listening to the voices in my head telling me it’s all going to be ok, but Knowing that they’re fucking lying to me My friends, loved ones They all say it’s going to be ok but…

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Happy Endings

Lying next to you So often We could be a thousand miles apart and never touch each other While making love My fingers walk the contour of you body Slowly Slower Softly Tickling your aura Touching your soul but still keeping at arms length Protecting my heart While I wait in anticipation to taste you…

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Old Habits

Old habits die hard Loving you was a habit that won’t die Your body Your flesh Kissing your lips Licking your smile These are habits that won’t die On the beach alone With your smile I held you close My hands exploring you as the waves moved fast crashing around us A fountain of love…

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Another goodbye

Your soft blonde hair tickles my shoulder As you get up to leave Rising so early has become second nature We have nowhere to go, not for hours so you smile and return to my side Our time is spent with quiet jokes and coffee Yoga poses and talk about skating That smile… It’s the…

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