Twenty-Seven

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His eyes pleading, searching

Searching for what?

"But you still love me, don't you?

You do, I know you do."

Is there point in lying?

"Yes, but I would rather not."

Finally, I shift my gaze into the eyes of the man I once loved,

And still love.

My tears flowing freely down my cheeks,

My voice quivers, as I whisper.

"Because you've hurt me enough."

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