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Masquerade

It's not you 
that I miss.
No, not you.

I thought I knew
your twinkling eyes,
your warm embrace,
your words of love.

The false memory 
of you remains here,
in my thoughts and dreams.
I miss the person
you put on for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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May Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 2:58 AM
When someone's true self comes out, then the fake self seems better, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win
Achara Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Thank you.
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