Lens

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I can see you
Looking at me through your camera lens
I wonder
What exactly do I look like
In your eyes
I feel my smile waver
Even if I try to force it
My eyes are growing hot and I know
I might just cry

I'm looking at you
Through the lens of my 
Own beloved camera
The one that I have dedicated 
Only and purely
To you
I see your smile tilt
And crack
Your cheeks flushing red
Bright red
As the late afternoon sun 
Shines in my eyes
I don't think I've ever loved you more 
Than I do the You 
Who's standing in front of me
Hands over your eyes 
Trying desperately not to be seen by me 
Accidentally (I swear)
I press the button 
Your embarrassed outrage 
Is entirely worth 
Having just that little
Imperfect
Beautiful 
Piece of you

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