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dress

I haven't worn it
since the last time
I saw you
it sits in my closet
the color of wine
and smelling of regret
you had slipped your fingers
under the shoulder strap
searing my skin white-hot
and I checked for you
beneath the fabric
but you weren't there
so after two years
I finally wore that stupid dress
and danced around in the snow
and you weren't there
but I didn't care.