Poem #128

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My greatest regret is letting you leave. But you didn't look back so I didn't call. The last breath we took together couldn't have gone faster. The pictures on your Instagram make it look like your life has gotten better. I've written you countless letters. I put on the shoes you bought me. I try to make it to the mailbox but my knees are buckling. My greatest regret is letting you leave. You needed me to chase after you. But my body was glued to the seat. You needed me to fight for you, but I just thought you didn't need me. The look on your face haunts me in my sleep. It haunts me in the streets. You needed me to fight for you. But I give in as soon as conflict is near. I change my beliefs with every person I talk to. I wouldn't have known how to fight for you.

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