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Smile
Promise me you won’t make fun
 of my cheeks which blush deep red.
 I’ve never done something like this;
 walls go up inside my head.
 
 My slight trust issues make it hard
 to tell you what I mean,
 so I frequently resort to type,
 where emotions can’t be seen.
 
  But for once, I decided
 to garner all my might.
 Standing here, with you so near
 this poem I recite.
 
 My heart starts beating rapidly
 whenever you are near.
 And when you leave, my spirit soars
 and nothing do I fear.
 
 I smile myself to sleep each night
 after spending time with you.
 And my dreams of us together
 are surely nothing new.
 
 Remembering good memories
 when we were laughing; having fun
 All our jokes and silly acts,
 both at night and in the sun.
 
 Sending music back and forth,
 and links and comics, too.
 Your same sick sense of humor
 is my favorite part of you.
 
 Sitting on my rooftop
 staring at the brilliant sky.
 Making shapes from clouds and stars;
 our closeness makes me sigh.
 
 Attempting to dance [and failing fast]
 I twirl under your arm.
 I can’t say no, just can’t refuse;
 I’m held there by your charm.
 
 You make me happy oh-so-much
 without needing to try at all
 I do not need a test to know
 you’ll catch me if I fall.
 
 I’ve tried to go a day
 without thinking about you.
 The more I try, the more I grasp
 that I don’t really want to.
 
 Crazy as hell, I’m not sure what to do,
 ‘cause nothing can contain my feelings for you.
 And as complex as this sounds, I know that it’s true
 that down in my heart, I’m in love with you.

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