I forced myself
to take his words at face value
ignore the trap doors
i knew were there.
For the first time
i guarded my eyes
i shielded my smile.
Did my fortress crack
when i gave way and laughed?
I'll never know why
he came back
nor what it was he "enjoyed"
or will i ever know why
i took him back.
--Sarah C. Portner
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