literature

I Never Knew You

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I would have
burst into flames
to keep you warm.

Bent myself backwards
twisting, contorting
to hold you up.

I would have
stopped the clocks
from ticking
to give you a moment.

Broke my back
and snapped my neck
to give you a break.

I would have
pulled the stars
from the sky
to brighten your day.

Ran into the rain
in front of cars
so you may pass.

I would have
followed you
to the ends
of the earth.

Ripped my heart
from my ribs
to give you a beat.

I would have
fallen a million times
to make you smile.

Walked all over
snow covered ground
to show you a path.

I would have
done anything
for you.

But I never knew you.
Because I didn't know myself
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