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As If

by Ange Tremain

As if the command had been given:
«Ten-sion»

You raise your heads, stand stiff
as I enter the room
all eyes turned to me
not really meaning to stare

staring nevertheless.

And as if you understand
you walk by

press your hand to mine
and say:

- He was a good man-
- Believe me-

- If there's anythingwe can do-
- We understand your pain-

I've alphabetized your cards by brand

favorite) (American Greetings are first and my,

rearranged your flowers:

Daisies in the kitchen

Roses in the dining room

Sweet-peas by my bed .

I'll sit back now to watch them slowly die

slowly dying

As if paper and petals were any sympathy to me.

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