Paper Cut

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He is like my dream.

A reality in my snooze land.

Just barely there.

When he looks at me.

I am ecstatic.

Until I realize he just barely feels the same.

Falling for it every damn time.

I get hurt, even when I know it will come.

And every single time I convince myself a lie.

Every time.

He looks at me and gives attention.

I start dreaming and it hurts again.

I lost count of how many time it happened.

And it seems that whenever it happens.

My hope and pride keeps getting a paper cut. 

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