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Well Enough
by Julie Libbey
Freedom from the weather of harsh glances,
and the feel of leather on fingertips
Courage of a closet half full and never too many things
to hang.
Ideas of a beginning near an end
and laughter longing sideways
How had I hoped to feel no loss or love
in that brief second that you departed and drifted out
beyond.
If the breath had caught in my throat
if the sad smile had not curled my ironic lips
if I had just left well enough alone.
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