and those you love back

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I panic then,
because I can't speak
without t r i p p i n g over my words and taking
thrice as long to get the sentiment
across.


And it fills me with a sudden rage and hatred at Him
for taking that away from me.


Pulling away, I smile tentatively.

'I miss you, too.' I sign, hoping desperately
for Zaina to understand.


Realization seems to dawn on her,
her eyes go wide and her smile falters-

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot."

And I brace myself-

But then she lifts her hands,
"I'm not great at this but-"

she signs something that I can't really make out,

"did you get that?"



I shake my head,
I don't understand but the warmest feeling
washes over me-

I grin and shrug,
eyes glittering and alight,

"It's okay, thank you for trying,"
I say.

"It's okay, thank you for trying,"I say

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'I love you so much,' I sign.

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