February 15th

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February 15th

I wake up in his room and stare at the ceiling

Thinking about last night. Lying next to a man that said everything right.

As the words left his lips, I imagined them slipping from your grin.

I close my eyes and let the thought pull on my strings

Thinking about how they did. Lying to myself that I do not wish I was her.

As the words left your lips, I imagined the universe glitched.

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I look into his eyes, and I am surprised

Thinking about their resemblance to the ocean. Lying, pretending I am not scared of the sea.

As the waves crashed, I imagined yours deep and sweet.

I lay in my bed resting my head

Thinking about the purpose of this all. Lying to myself.

As the realization sets in, I imagine it all away.

In my mind, we are still together on that Valentine when the world told me you would stay.

Strike Out,

Writer: Faveanny Leyva

Editor: Roxy Rico

Graphic Designer: Andrea Wolfe

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