she withers. i observe.

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hope deferred

is this merely limerence?

obsession coiling about

tugging away so vainly

an occupation of thought

i long presently to think

upon any other pondering

written in red and shame

a brief, minuscule name

so small, breathing again

for relief concerning each

and every crumbling piece

shattered, depleted veins

wrapped in paper dolls like

cranes of origami on water

rippling on tides of warmth

hiding resplendent worth

where she withers quietly

as i observe...

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