holding breath

Hello
I’m here
Waiting for you

I called off all enemies
Shortlisted my frenemies
So here I am
Waiting for you

Empty handed
With no slogan
A prize for you

I brushed off lilies
Obscured my enemies
Just so I could be here
Waiting for you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Lassiter Avatar
March 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I like “shortlisted my frenemies”.
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