Open Book

You say you're an open book,
so then why do I have to read
in between the lines
all the damn time?

Just speak your mind already.

I don't like these games
that we're playing.
Every chapter's the same-
just different days.

Where's our happily ever after?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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