rope burn

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love
is like
rope burn
it hurts
to hold on
but you still do
in hopes
that maybe
you will be
loved back
i don't know
if i've
been in love
maybe
it was an
illusion
but
something you
must know
is that
you cannot
hold on
for as long
as you think
you can
your hands
will bleed
blister
and crack
and then
you realize
maybe
it's time
to let
it go
you
don't have to
use my words
to your advantage
you can still
try
maybe you
are stronger
than me
but let me
tell you
your hands
will never be
as soft
or as welcoming
to love
again

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