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once i saw a boy.

his face was hidden behind a mask,

but his eyes - they reminded me of yours.

the ring on his left hand

looked just like the one your mother gave you.

for a moment, my heart stopped.

i had not expected to see you here.

the longer i watched,

the more i was convinced it was you.

but when i got home

and let the thought sink in,

i realised something painful:

he did not look like you.

not even close.

i just wanted him to be you.

so bad.

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