rachel wrote that we should
approach everyone with trust and love
ready for any given reaction
rejection or embrace
and i havent
sometimes i work hard to be with people
sometimes i make every excuse
and my regret will haunt me,
that i didnt pursue you when time allowed
hardened to surprise,
i do it everytime
and maybe just to humble me
or maybe
i just refuse to grow up
and do what satisfies

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