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100 reasons why (I can't love you)

You look so handsome in the sweater you’re trying on,

and,

for a moment,

I look at you and smile my great big smile.

(However you become uncomfortable),

and ask me,

“what?”

because you do not understand it. (like he did)

 

I tell you,

that I am sad,

and what I really mean is

“I’m absolutely falling apart”

and you,

simply ask,

“What’s up?”

as though it is that simple..

 

Day 7,

of starting university,

I tell you it is hard

and you,

not knowing the depth of my problems,

make a joke about how hard your day off was.

 

You do not know an inch of me.

You do not know what my heart sings,

or what it longs for.

And if,

I let you in,

You would but look through the window,

and you would ask,

to see no more.

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rosie-h
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Apr 9, 2013
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