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West Side Soliloquy choices, conflicting emotions, rival gangs the jets and sharks of conscience it's a side story di..

What's left they line up for diplomas shake a hand, smile retreat down steps (wondering how they ascended) ..

the shimmering echo spit shine poet patent leather lover the reflection's like a lying mirror something hiding behind it ..

the hush of what bubbles to the surface the slow barge drifts a heart longing, wishing the tug boat would hurry she is alm..

no references to speak of severance pay, your empty eyes my poorly compensated heart which now must find employment ..

mute melody expressive tones, your eyes are music i am tone deaf but still feel the magic in your philosophical gaze a..

the second recess we had such perfect chemistry, but the math was off by years my adolescent tongue lost its English speaking..

small town hearts taken over by corporate i still find your memory a palpable entity a continuity in an interrupted love life,..

years too late from years too soon a new roof won't compensate for leaks of you i have felt in my eyes since we walked out ..

meteorological questions tattered compromises aged, weathered pockets of clouds your face, the blue sky among them but yo..