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innocence
a little bit of innocence is
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it is falling out
it is the falling out that leads her to the windowsill
(the flowers outside seek the sun through the clouds
they turn their faces to what cannot be found)
on the edge of the bed:
her breathing is shallow
he is not holding her
in the moment:
thoughts race
eyes close
hands push
(regret)
legs untwine
eyes open
words lost
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