I linger
I move from here to there
I question every word
…every moment
I hold my breath to keep the pain out
I hold my chest to keep the pain in
I linger
I go over everything my memory holds
I dissect the gestures, the nuances, 444
I hold my chest to keep my heart from exploding
I hold my breath to keep the pain out
…to keep the pain in
I cover my mouth to muffle the cries
I cover my eyes to capture the tears
I linger
I linger
– in every single word, kiss, promise…

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