jealousy

not many people know you

like i do

how you wanted to be a veterinarian

but you couldn’t put down a dog

or how you have one dimple

or how you only wore mascara

to look more awake

or how you always did pinky promises

or how you hated wearing your retainer

and hated your orthodontist

or how you loved gossip girl

or how you loved

me

yet they’re still fortunate enough

to talk to you

and see the way your eyes squint

when you smile

and hear the way your voice rises

when you talk about something you like

and feel the way you move into

the mind of anyone lucky enough

to be desired by you

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