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February 14, 2019
i’d rather lose someone
than use someone
well,
what if that someone
would lose themselves if they
lost you.
what if i lost myself
by losing them
what if using them is better for
everyone.
it’s not just to use someone
it’s because deep down
down
under the surface
i care for them.
it’s just
i care for someone else too
a desire burning
so strongly
possibility that the flame is larger
for someone else
makes me ache.
it's so scandalous
so horrific
but i love both of them
i love you
and i love you.
but it doesn’t matter
because i don’t matter
it will never matter.
it shouldn’t feel so untouchable
so vulnerable
like you’re hurting both
compensating for another
killing all of you
double.
© Lauren N., Denton, TX
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