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Butterflies

by lily-thanh

I am thinking of you, the sincerity of your thoughts, how you deal with emotions, you do not know any better than running away, in circles of isolation, and when I restrained myself from running to you and gave you time and space, you thought I gave up on you. "Did you really think I would give up on you? I was the one who thought you gave up on me." "No, why would you ever think so, if nothing had happened, if there had been no clue of me leaving?" We keep each other hanging, as this rising discomfort tightens around our neck. We keep questioning ourselves and others that we love and us. "Don't give up on me," you said. How could I? Do you really think I know how? We are just two helpless creatures facing each other in the midst of our craving for affection. So much to give, so hesitant to receive. What are we going to do now? If we are so alike, is it wise for us to, maybe, you know, fall in love?
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Vietnamese
For You?
Written by
lily-thanh
Vietnamese
Published
Oct 6, 2010
Time
2m
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