For Once

Seek me out

Can't keep my eyes open
For someone 
Who taped theirs shut

Won't waste my time

Tell me now
     Before I spend my minutes on you
     Before I get attached
If you're going to close the windows
Lock the doors
     And still expect me to plant you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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