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Can’t Sleep

Did we mean what we said?

By Ryan BurkeyPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

You said you don’t want me or need me,

I said the same thing about you

Yet here we are, both lying

Awake at night, thinking

About each other

Was it truly

For the best?

I’m not

Sure

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About the Creator

Ryan Burkey

PNW native. Government analyst by day and a writer, song-writer and musician by night. Writing topics include nature, faith, relationships, and social commentary. Hobbies are traveling, coffee shop vibes, food, and comedy.

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    Written by Ryan Burkey