then look into your eyes trying to find
my own private history channel
with a life long documentary
on whether or not this was meant to be
and I don’t want to turn any of this into poetry
but
you’re so beautiful
flowers turn their heads to smell you.
And when I’m all alone
I’m riffling through the pockets
of my mind trying to find spare excuses
so I can call you on the phone
and it’s strange
the way I need a reason
just to call you up and say
that I thought about you today.”
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Poem title: Afraid
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