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Quartus Decimus

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I knew you,

Without knowing you

I knew how you politely laughed

at all my lame jokes

I knew how you liked

brushing your hair back when you feel cold

I knew how you unconsciously

bite your lips when you're confused

I knew how you weren't fond of Oreo,

but bought me the milkshake just to amuse

I knew how you were insecure about your forehead,

so it was always mine you constantly flick

I knew how you hated peanut butter,

but loved nuts, that’s rather epic,

I knew how you tapped your guitar

when you can’t remember the lyrics

I knew how you loved all kinds of Math,

but strangely disliked Statistics

I knew how you hated social networking sites,

you think they're a distraction

I knew how you loved competitive swimming,

I even made a banner with "Go...hyung!" as a caption

I knew that it was you

who stole my favourite pen

(Which you never gave back, pfft)

I knew how it annoyed you,

when I spazzed over other Korean men

I knew how you loved calling me 'little girl',

I protested about it but you only smirked

I knew how you liked mix and matching clothes,

it should have looked weird but with you it just worked

I knew how you were influenced to smoke,

it surprised me that you stopped just because I said so

I knew how you don't like to drink,

but jokingly suggested we both have a go

I knew how you secretly defended me from your friends

who thought it rather strange to be around me so much

I knew it was our different nationalities, different coloured skin,

but hey, we're still both Asian, close enough?

I knew that you were leaving,

And that you didn't like goodbye

I knew that it was going to hurt,

I'm not going to lie

I knew you

Without knowing you

In the end, even after knowing all this,

Your name? I don't know, I just jokingly call you 'hyung'

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Yes, this is related to the previous poem.

No, he never returned my favourite pen.

Yes, he left, but we're still friends.

No, I already know his name, I just wanted to write in the context during the time when I didn't know his name. It was frustrating, honestly. Meh. So, as revenge, during the time I didn't know his name, actually until now even if I already do know his name, I called him 'Hyung', which always annoyed him, hahaha!

'Hyung' is Korean, and from a source I found this will explain what it means: "This word is literally translated as "older/elder brother."  It can be used to refer to older male relatives (eg: cousins) or close friends as well though. Often times this person might be admired in some way by the younger person. Please note that only BOYS/MEN are supposed to use this, not GIRLS. People will just laugh at you if you are a girl and say this..."

So now you basically know why he doesn't like me calling him such. LOL. I still do though. Mehehe, and I don't really care that it would be funny if I said it.

Whoever here is Korean and is offended by this, I apologize.

I hope you guys like it. Feel free to comment and give constructive criticism, both will be highly appreciated.

Thank you for dropping by ♥

I hope you enjoy, or enjoyed, your visit.

Love lots,

Pearlescently

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