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sometimes i imagine running into you -

weirdly I'm with Will and his friends on Hudson.

I catch your eye across the street and stop

waving with ridiculous enthusiasm.

you're with a woman by the PATH.

I ask them for three minutes

otherwise it becomes a rescue mission.

I run across the street you with

a look of apprehension

maybe dread.

I introduce myself to her

kelsey katie keltey

We hug while she looks at you -

I shrug "sorry we used to be best friends"

I look you in the eye and ask

"how are you

are you doing ok"

you say nothing.

I say nothing back.

you always read my mind

"I'd love to hear about it sometime"

I say with all of my teeth

"cafe dolma?

well K______ it was lovely to meet you.

******."

I cross the street before looking.

horns yell and I walk at no faster pace.

no one look at me please

"what the hell **** who was that"

"oh him? just the only man i've ever loved.

please don't make it a big deal."

I'm safe on the other curb.