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I Might Have Lied

this is the first outing since you

 

Since "we" became and "you" and "I"

 

And I was terrified

 

But, it went alright.

 

Butterflies formed in my gut

 

But, not the kind you used to give

 

A different kind

 

A new kind

 

A kind that I could get used to.

 

I watched his face as he talked

 

I observed his mannerisms

 

And probably looked like a creep

 

But, for an instance, I could not recall yours.

 

We watched a movie and he laughed

 

A loud laugh that was contagious

 

A deep, full laugh

 

That was so different from what I've heard before.

 

I was awkward

 

And he was nice

 

We talked

 

And it was nice.

 

I apologized for being awkward

 

He said it was alright

 

He asked what I'm writing

 

I said "Nothing special"

 

I think I lied.

 

Not that I'm in love

 

But, now a bit less afraid

 

Like a weight lifted

 

Who knew fear weighed so much?

 

So what am I writing?

 

Just jotting down some thoughts

 

...Possibly

 

But...nothing special?

 

I might have lied.

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rosie-wisniewski
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Published
Dec 28, 2013
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