I was a cog
held in my place by invisible screws,
there to fix a machine,
not you.

You were a secret
someone forgot to put away.
Our connection
landed reprimands in personnel files.
Changed nothing.

Had you ever seen the sky?
Tasted hope’s promises?
Been hugged?
I hope not.
I can’t forget your eyes.

~Nara

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