Because

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Because I still haven’t learned how

to tell the whole truth yet.

Because I still can’t speak when 

certain people are watching.

Because I have a lot of questions

but give a lot of answers.

Because I can’t breathe.

Because I am always in love and

never brave with it.

Because my mouth isn’t a kingdom.

Has never been a kingdom. 

Could never be a kingdom.

Do you even know? The difference

between being soft and 

being suffocated?

Because I don’t.

Because I wrap my hand 

around the fist.

Because I put the blanket over

the fire.

Because I kiss the wound and 

wear it like lipstick.

Don’t leave me behind. Don’t 

forget about me. Don’t hold

it against me.

Because I’m still young. 

Because I have time.

Because I’m still young.

Because I have time.

Because saying that doesn’t feel 

as free as it used to.

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Caitlyn Siehl, Have Time

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