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he tries to control the flow of conversation
by taking too long to reply
she’s learned this never ends well
and is born of pride rather than wisdom
he thinks he’s feeding her
keeping her like a pet
on his words alone
she hugs him
and alone asks the wind
what ever happened to that man
he knocks at the door
she invites him in
but he never enters
just motions for her to come follow him
she closes the door
what ever happened to that man