Abditory

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i wish i could loan you my eyes
such that you might see yourself as i do
your self assigned flaws would disappear
because,
when I look at you,
i see beauty
freckles
smile
sparkles in your eyes when you laugh

i wish i could loan you my lips,
such that you might notice how
lovely your breath feels
when you kiss me
because
having you so close
reminds me of our magic
eyelashes
chapped lips
flecks of gold lacing your cheeks

i wish i could loan you my arms
such that you might feel the pain i feel
without you in them
   you are my safe haven
because when you hold me,
    your strength pulls
    all of my broken pieces back together
     and i am whole again

i wish i could loan you my heart
such that you might feel my hollow ache
as i watch you walk away
     you are my happy ending
i can see the future of
     stolen kisses
     starry skies
     and quiet 'i love you's

i wish i could loan you myself
such that you might recognize,
the depth of my love
and of everything we are missing out on