i struggle to write
words of love and affection
my heart feels so low

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the gift you offered
what's inside, secondary
the wrapping, precious

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watching those brown eyes
myself reflected in them
they no longer care

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i sadly recall
how ev'rything changed the day
i first held your hand

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i said I'd visit
but I didn't
only regret now

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which shirt today?
doesn't really matter
love unrequited

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midnight, fast food place
the din of conversation
watching your mouth move

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sitting on the beach
a crackling fire, waves crashing -
the mem'ries don't help

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