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she could always 
be found
right beside the alcohol,
one hand in her pocket
and the other clutching
an unlit cigarette. 
i wanted to ask
her how she was feeling,
and if she was okay with
being alone,
but i knew that would
only make me seem uncaring,
when in fact,
i may have cared
too much about a girl
i didn't know.

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