Going, Going ...

Quiet.
Don't say it.  You don't have to.
I know.

I knew when you weren't looking.
I knew when you weren't talking.
I knew when you didn't see
how I've broken up inside.

I knew then
so please don't say anything now.
I know ...

I understand.

Or at least I'm trying.


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