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I would say I love you

But…

By when I writePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
I would say I love you
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I would say I love you

But I bury my teeth in my fist

Knowing things wither that once grew

~

I want to do as the bravest do,

But the past have warned of a twist

I would say I love you

~

How could you casually erase what you once knew

I’ve loved those who disappeared in the mist,

Knowing things wither that once grew

~

There’s a day I don’t beg to rue

I’m sure you get the gist

I would say I love you

~

What makes of the stick home when the bird flew

And left reddened cheeks from lips that kissed

Knowing things wither that once grew

~

So though you smile and though you coo

Could you perhaps riddle me this, I insist

I would say I love you

Knowing things wither that once grew

Villanelle

About the Creator

when I write

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What?

23, Black, queer, yup

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