Other Girl
Girl is really happy.
Girl is never not smiling.
Girl laughs, and everyone
hears an echo of daffodils and butterscotch.
Other Girl is not all that happy.
Other Girl has no desire to smile.
Other Girl hears laughter,
But only registers a mockery of her self-loathing.
Girl is home to syrupy voice,
An open bowl of batter
With only sweet things inside.
...
Sunday 19th February 2017 11:18 pm
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