To a loved one.

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I wonder.

I wonder if you know your power.
How, when you really turn your attention toward me, I soar.
How your quiet kindness can soothe my searing pain.

I wonder if you know your power.
How your careless words crash through my defenses.
How they cut and leave gaping wounds.

I wonder if you know your humor.
How it’s smart and silly and truly a blessing.
How our laughter has brought me so much joy.

I wonder if you know your humor.
How when you use it as a weapon, your face changes.
How its cruelty dismisses me as nothing.


I know we agreed to smile.
But I wonder if you know what lies behind mine.

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