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Half-truths


Their name is Sam.

 

I hope that

One day

I'll say their name

Not his.

 

Sam

Sometimes Samantha

or Sammy when she’s cute

 

Not short for

Samuel or Samson

or Samwell

or Samwhateverthefuck

 

But her name:

Sam.

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