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i.
I almost believed
him
with the tears in his eyes
and apologies dripping from his
lips.
I wanted to touch him–

ii.
He's changed,
not like the seasons,
from cold to growth,
blossoming to warmth,
but straight to death and cold again–
a better actor than you'll
ever be.

iii.
No.
this look of plain
disgust
is not a physical synonym for
respect

iv.
I may not have known
what love was
that day,
but asked again,
I could tell you in a heartbeat.

v.
It wasn't that I
caught you.
It was out in the open.