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dionne
It'd feel nice if you gave me a compliment
But I know how you hate to lie
I don’t even know your brother’s first name
Why the hell would I let you see me cry?
Dionne, I implore you
Call me when the wound closes
Four years I ignored your pain
For I thought your blood was golden
And I suppose it did taste somewhat metallic...
I just hope someday you learn how to widen your spotlight
I hope the fog on the car windows doesn’t obstruct your eyesight
I hope you don’t have to wait until your final breath to feel truly alive
It’s so sad you had to find out what they say about you
They push you around while you’re wearing high heel shoes
How could they expect you not to fall?
You’re just a human
They worship you like a god
Let me pump you an I.V. of assurance
But not until the bleeding stops

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This poem is a reflection on my relationship with an idolized person. They went through a secret struggle but I was unable to empathize until many years later because they projected their pain onto me.