no. 13

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You were off.
I knew that.
But you didn't seem to want to talk about it,
So I let you be.
Then you left.
And I should have followed you.
But I was selfish,
And stayed behind.
I knew something was wrong.
Except I chose to be weak.
Maybe I was nervous I couldn't help.
Or maybe I was scared how deep I was in with you.
So instead I watched you walk away.
Alone.
When I should have stayed at your side.
I'm sorry.
Next time I'll follow you.

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