every now and then I lie to myself:

I do not miss him

I can easily escape the glare of his eyes

I do not regret never taking that step

I won't see through to his soul

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but don't you know that there is none of you
that could ever make me want him back
you are all I've ever needed
and more than I could ever want

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and the truth works for you as much as a lie:

I do miss him, but it's nothing compared to how I will miss you

there are times I am trapped in the intensity of his eyes, but the sincerity in yours helps me break free

sometimes I do regret never taking that step, but I know if I would have, I couldn't have you

he sets his soul on display and I very easily choose yours over his

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there is nothing in you that could make me want him back
I only want you

04/27/2002

Posted on 04/27/2002
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