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Gone Missing

If I go missing, Don't go looking. You can return the library books I borrowed under your name. And I Know I left a basketful of dirty clothes: You can just dump them somewhere. Eat the snacks that have not expired. Sorry for the mess in your bed: I slept in it Again last night, though you probably won't Care anymore. Recycle the loose papers, if You don't mind. Not that it matters to you, But I still think you look good when you smile: You still do despite your shape and weight; You still do though you annoy me all the time; You still do when you look like you care; You still do when you laughed openly— Be it with me, or at me. Oh, right, you can Sell, or give away, whatever things I left if Anyone wants them—which I doubt, actually. Or just leave them be if it is too much of A hassle to you. Hey, I know I've troubled You a lot. But, please, if you are to do just One thing for me, please, I ask of you, just Do me this one last favor: Don't go looking When I go missing.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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