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2026-08-25
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For Clarissa

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A poem to Clarissa, from Amanda

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Everyone thought there was something between us
Everyone saw it except for you

In another life
We were two Southern husbands
Or bank-robbing Lesbians
Or Derek and Titch

But in this life
I drink someone else's wine
And you're someone else's bride

For so many years
I kept my feelings secret
Brushed off every interaction
To keep my best friend

I wiped away your tears
While holding back my own

There was a time
When you almost let him slip away
So when you turn away from me
I let you stay inside this moment
As you leave me behind

On your wedding day
I only show joy
But inside my heart is breaking
Again and again

Now you are married
But not to me
Even though it was I
Who put on the ring

If only it was me
At that altar with you