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PRETENDING TO DROWNThe only regret is that I waitedlonger than a breathto scatter the sun's reflectionwith my body. New stars burst upon the waterwhen you pulled me in. On the shore, our clothesbegged us to be good boys again. Every stick our feet toucheda snapping turtle, every shadowa water moccasin. Excuses to swim closer to one another. I sank into the depths to see youas the lake saw you: cut in halfby the surface, taut legs kicking, the rest of you sky. Suddenly still, a clear viewof what you knew I wantedto see. When I resurfaced, slick grin, knowing glance; you pushed meback under. I pretended to drown, then swallowed you whole.Saeed Jones
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We’re not crazy. We’re just not in the dark anymore. And my goodness, we can see you so clearly now.Saeed Jones
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Reach high for the stars that hidden in your soul. Dream precedes the goalSaeed Jones