chemistry 101
you remind me of someone i knew
someone i know
lips just the right shape and color
glancing at me from behind your hair
trying to hold back your smile
i catch you looking at me
hands strong like his
same shoes
but you don’t smell like him
there are no butterflies in my stomach
my perpetual urge to smile isn’t there
time doesn’t stop when i see you
i can talk without stuttering
your name isn’t his
my body isn’t reacting
i know i won’t daydream about you
nightdream about you
i won’t look for you in random places
hoping i bump into you
i’ll look for him
waiting
wishing
longing
to feel him in my arms again
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