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Distant Laugh


Sang you “Baby” by J.B Maniacal as the American Idol contestant With the most effrontery, yet Never made it past the auditions The face of an idiot mimicked Eyes rolled together Tongue so close to my nose that I can sniff the residue of my orange-flavored gum You gifted me that last week Far away at a time when I couldn't laugh Last week, your laugh My panda hat barely covering your widow’s peak My pink tank top popping at your belly My striped pink and blue bra Transformed to sunglasses My usual smile Rejuvenated to zany, insane laughter So my last resort To turn that frown upside down Is to hope that you could feel through the distance My fifty kisses Double the hugs Puppy eyes gleaming For extra luck When a husky chuckle Came to my salvation Reminded me that distance Is not a barrier Love is always the cure For a boyfriend who can’t laugh
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tinayip
Dedicated to my boyfriend Zeke in North Carolina.

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