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Sleeve

i found a hole in which i could hide, in which my thoughts are safe from you.

i jump to conclusions, and i'm not good with names.

i change too fast, and i hide too well.

try to remember the last time you had taken a good look at me.

you do not remember my face.

but i remember. i remember everything.

 

if i had a heart i would have worn it on my sleeve.

 

i found a whirlwind in which i could throw my secrets into,

in which they come out muddled beyond comprehension.

i think too quickly, and i pretend too readily.

try to remember how many times have i said goodbye to you.

you do not know my voice.

but i know. i know nothing.

 

if i had a soul i would have cried out for you.

 

i found a pool in which i could fish, in which i use pieces of myself as bait.

i am too many things, for too many people.

i lie too willingly, and i influence too effortlessly.

try to remember the last time you had resisted me.

you do not recognize my touch.

but i recognize. i recognize weakness.

 

if i had a body i would have yearned for you.

 

 

but alas, i have none. you do understand cruelty but you do not understand me.

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yanncheee
Malaysian
Published
Apr 29, 2014
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