Had

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If ever

I’d wished for you to hold me as I smiled

It wasn’t moments ago

The heat 

The lack of regret 

The slightest light filtering in

As I held then heralded my breath

It was months ago

I’d wished

If ever

while I read

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Seek me in the soft
Shadows where I’ve the need to play

Find me on the frilled
Fringe as I take dares each day

Catch me on the kindred
Curves where ease and danger meet

Take me to the tall
Tree and wait at my feet