he and she physically miles apart
but always together in terms of their heart
each cuddles a pillow and whispers their mind
leaking their secrets one day at a time
tonight they are bonded, both stressed and relieved                          watching brooklyn 99 to turn a new leaf
the sound of the name rings a homely old bell
one which rings as though there ne'er was a farewell
a smile impedes with good wistful delight
but comes the brash of reality; I deserve no goodnight
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Goodnight used to mean closure
It meant I love you; I don't want to leave
But I must
So take this last coin of my affection
"Goodnight"
I haven't forgotten you
And after farewell you still drift in my mind
I earned nothing;
Was handed everything
I don't deserve closure anymore
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or so thought the classically troubled teen
though not gone or high on lean
Her egomania did persist
common amongst these theatrical kids
the truth is this, no word of a lie
an ego is fine just dont be blind
its sound to think highly of yourself,
avoid the complexities of self doubt
players play on, an ancient tale
you deserve self respect, guilt-free; no bail
you earn more than credited, let it be known
you're a force to be reckoned with, even alone
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you are whole