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The One Worth Leaving

That’s how it would be

I’d forever be the one

telling your doorman

“I won’t be staying”

his accusing looks

knowing I’m only around

when the Mrs. to your Mr.

isn’t

That copy of your apartment key

that won’t be returned

because you only needed two before,

rests on my keychain.

As the doorman winks, I realize

why I’m the one worth leaving

why I’m the one with bare fingers

while her’s are adorned-

she wouldn’t do this

For I love you enough

to keep coming to you

but not enough

to leave you.

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Published
Feb 9, 2012
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Written on 1-27-2012, inspired by "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" by The Postal Service.

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