your last words to me were barely audible
but the emotion in your eyes said everything
my tear-stained face had become impassive
my palpitating heart stopped beating
and i leaned in close for the last time
if you whispered to me "i love you"
i'm afraid i didn't say it back
i only said "goodbye"
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PoetryA collection of poems on the journey of life, love, and heartbreak. [COMPLETED]