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Infectious

You're infectious you know More subtle than any virus The way you infiltrated my system and Slipped past my defenses I fell for you faster than i realized And it wasn't an abrupt drop, no Not a sudden stomach-lifting descent into madness It was more of a smooth glide downward Into the beautiful demise of my solitude The likes of which is now splattered all over the ground You melded with my cells With my being But instead of destroying me You planted yourself within my blueprint Within my plans And dare I say that in some ways You made me better? Hidden in my structure Lies you I don't know if i can shake you Or if I even want to

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Date: 6/14/2019 9:18:00 PM
This is so beautiful in every way, Alex. I was enthralled with your expression and imagery. Fantastic title too. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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