Writing

I'll forget

(the exact words,

too many to remember)

(I wish I wouldn't,

I want to have you with me

always)

what you said.

I'll forget

(if we shared lunch

or went downtown

The air tasted like rust and regret.

The shots rang out

And I fell with a thud

I was dead,

For I could see myself covered in mud

I felt an urge to float, away and away

“Greetings, loyal subjects...I understand there is some grumbling amongst you regarding the state of your lives.” The king addressed the large crowd that had gathered in front of his royal palace.

I miss you more than 
I loved you. Still, I love you
 –less than I feared you. 

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