this poem took me forever to finish. not because it was incredibly long, but because i didn't really know how to tie it all together at the end. it's still not perfect, but i think there's something to be said for perfection in imperfection. enjoy!
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we're so
preoccupied
with the
future
that we
forget to
focus
on the present
to focus on
the butterflies
in my stomach
or your eyes
full of stars
the way your
lips curve
upwards
involuntarily
when i say something
stupid
we forget to
focus
on the
roses that we
walk past
holding hands
at the end of
summer
the kisses that
pass between us
quickly
we take them
for granted
you'll be
gone
in the fall
we forget to
focus
on the things
we say
the cheesy lines
and laughter
the spaghetti
we shared
and took a picture
eating a noodle
on both ends
the evening
we spent
in a bookshop
and the one
we spent
stargazing
we forget to
focus
on the
reality
on the way your
hand
feels in
mine
and the way
i can't help
staring at you
when you aren't
watching
i know you noticed
we're so
focused
on what we will do
tomorrow
that we forget
what we're doing
today
right now
is what counts
we do not have
forever
we do not have
tomorrow
and we can
wish
all we want
for "tomorrow"
but the future means
nothing
until you get there
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