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I purse my lips As I do, I wonder why I didn't notice until now If I have or haven't before Before I saw her A pursed lip, pulling her jaw in too as she hurt And what am I a mere copycat finding ways to connect, subconsciously But as I do it the same I can only do it more The hurt I feel Expressed by an action, I can only claim I learned from her Pursed lips The emotions she dislikes displaying Flood all over my face Until I meet sleep face to face
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3d ago
Jun 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM UTC
Pursed
I purse my lips As I do, I wonder why I didn't notice until now If I have or haven't before Before I saw her A pursed lip, pulling her jaw in too as she hurt And what am I a mere copycat finding ways to connect, subconsciously But as I do it the same I can only do it more The hurt I feel Expressed by an action, I can only claim I learned from her Pursed lips The emotions she dislikes displaying Flood all over my face Until I meet sleep face to face
Pursed for a Purpose
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From Sophie's basement
3d ago
Jun 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM UTC
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