mine but not mine

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you weren't close by
i said to you, scene closing
the one you act in comes to life
you change, but even then
i can't help but love you.

i don't dare
choosing to face the truth
of my fading smile
as you disappear from view
you're undeniable.

you belong to the glory
of the stars, or the stars
would perhaps fall to your knees
and i would patch your wounds
but you aren't mine.

three is a magic number
syllables that stand hands together
clasped on "i love you."
but mostly for "please don't go."
i sometimes hope.

perhaps
when you kiss her under the house lights
you'll stop talking to me.

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