Foreigner

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Love

Foreigner, feign for me
just one flame that
may spark like candles here--
but take no breath
that might make familiar
your lips' parting
in protest against me!
and cause my heart
grief for what could have been
and will never be.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Written in 2008, for my beloved friend.

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