both names

you tell me

most people call you only

by your first name

it's just mary, you said

it's just mary

i'm not strong enough for another loss

i can't lose someone else i adore

but i adore you more

than anyone before

and i can't afford to subject myself

to that breed of hell again

but i'll carry you across the coals

and leave my sandals behind

i'm still in repair, my love

i know you know

and i know you care

but i'll peel off the bandages

and i'll show you the scars

and i'll give trust another chance

for you

for you

but no matter what happens

and no matter what we decide

i promise

i swear

i will still call you

by both names

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