What If; And

What if she knows what that particular smile means;

And I don't?

What if she recognises the implications of that pause;

And I can't?

What if she knows the reason for that pained grimace;

And I don't?

What if she shares a meaningful glance in that moment;

And I can't?

What if she makes you smile, and laugh indulgently;

And I don't?

What if she makes you want to stop her tears;

And I can't?

What if she takes up residence in your soul.

And I'm left on the outside looking in?

Author's Note: The way things are going, I seem to be on the outside looking in already… and I hate the view in.

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