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Two Halves of a Whole

Two halves of a whole.

I am not respectable, but you think I am.
When together, I do want to be respectable.
But when apart, I see no redeeming virtues in me.

I think you are special, but you don't think so.
When together, you feel so special to me.
But when we are apart why don't you see that you are indeed special?

I see in you immense reserves of strength.
When together, I know you have the potential to set off fireworks in your life.
But when we are apart why do you settle for the ordinary?

I see in you jagged edges.
When together, I see your edges fit mine seamlessly.
But when we are apart why do these edges make us bleed?

I see in you the beauty of a pure soul.
When together, this beauty permeates me.
But when apart why do you stop knowing this?

I see in you what you refuse to see for yourself.
When together, I share this vision with you.
But when apart why do you doubt?



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