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A little different.

You were different

As you repeatedly pointed out

You weren't quite like the others

You possessed a quietness which only titillated me further

We had moments which will lie etched in memory forever

We were different

Together

But then, like twigs under the feet of a giant

You broke me.

You may be the one I thought I desired

You may be the one I thought I required

But you are not

Nor are you the only one for me

There are plenty of fish in the sea

Should I choose to go fishing.

For now, the rods must stay in the barn;

I have bigger fish to fry.

Like changing the world, for instance

Which to you is a preposterous and fanatical notion

To me, is another thing to tick off my to do list

I am different

Knocking me down did not serve any purpose but to strengthen my resolve

I rose slowly, like a flower amongst weeds of pain

I came through, bigger, better, scarred but stronger

Oh look what you've done

I wish you no harm

But I'm not exactly rooting for team **** anymore

You're on your own there

And rest assured, give me a few more years,

And I'll show you just what you are missing.

In that moment, poetic justice will truly be served.

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Written by
caleb-azumah-nelson
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Published
May 22, 2013
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