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i don't know you

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Zaratops

Published: Jan 9, 2010

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^{can i tell you something?

i trace the lines on
the palms of my hands,
wondering. too often,
i tend to dream.
my heart is open,
again,
for a short while.

but i can't seem to invite you in.}

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^{but i want to.}

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ohyescesc

Apr 7, 2011

Hi you should join our group called love for the lovers! we'd love to see your poetry in our galleries. Check out the poetry contest and glance over the rules. Hope you join! [link]

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