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Free

I could not afford

your love -

it came with anxiety

and,

feeling small.

And even though

it came with the promise of

(shooting stars)

It was

not enough

compared to the love

I was yet to give myself

and for it

I had to be

Free.

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Published: Sep 21, 2014
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