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Will you stay with me?
No, not under the sea… here, under the sky.
Hold my hand.
Will you stay with me?
Can you hear it?
The rippling of tall grass and sweeping of willow
And the tearing of my heart
Can you hear it?
Did it hurt?
It certainly hurt me when you fell,
Like a ragdoll into my arms.
Did it hurt?
Do you like it?
I’ve tried my best, I’ve given my everything
Not that I have much at all to offer.
Do you like it?
Is it true?
That you have a heartbeat and soft skin?
I wish I could personally confirm…
Is it true?
Why do you love me?
I already told you I cannot love you back
In a way that matters.
Why do you love me?
Would you miss me?
You shouldn’t, though I will long for your scent
Miles and memories and eons away.
Would you miss me?
Do you remember?
How I cupped your face so agonizingly soft
And snapped your neck
Do you remember?
Will you forgive me?
Not under the sea, but here, under the sky
I lean in; bite my leap; choke back a sigh.
Will you forgive me?
It hurts.
It hurts.
It hurts.