Sugar Plum

for AP

in the face of it
I am good at stealing time

falsehood
myself
to carry blame

I am good at honest deceit

I look you in the eyes
and tell the truth

in the face of it
I fear
embarrassment

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and what do you feel

without question

*

the end
here
in these constant markings

timely

*

hello sugar plum

I awake praying
that this music sways

you in my hands

when we dance that big wood floor