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The Reason


"Why?"

 

 

A toothy grin plus a peck
No care about slightly chapped lips
Or breath from the dinner
Fixed as a surprise

 

 

A slight tug on hair
From fingers wrapping around
Absentmindedly touching
Confortable silence, content to just sit

 

 

Pieces of cake saved for the other
After a birthday party
Sometimes it's the best present
Little slices say a lot

 

 


Words warm the air
Heated against salty tears
The next day brings a handmade card
A frowny face and I'm Sorry

 

 

February 14th
Hands clasped in the car
Out of tune singing peppered with laughter
No chocolates needed

 


 

A foolproof plan
A first date revisited
A bended knee
A sealing kiss

 

 

"Because I love you."

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