gifts and curses

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always the charming,
the mr. perfect face,
confessions of affections,
has always been the case,

always the apple of the eye,
the topic of whispers,
the reason for stolen glances,
i know. i was there—

was i destined to keep watching,
remain at the sidelines,
watch your hand get held—
get softly held multiple times?

for all the reasons there are,
is this a gift or a curse?

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