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Games We Play Janet Kuypers (01/16/12) this game we play don’t say you don’t know I know this game we play it’s written all over your face no, I don’t think anyone else sees it it’s like we’re the only ones with the enigma key just you and me but I don’t think you’re playing fair you keep your distance sound my alarm give me this feeling like the loss of a missing child you put me on amber alert until you come to me again you kiss me we embrace for too long before you leave me again then when we’re together again we meet in a crowded room we remain at opposite corners act aloof act like we don’t know the other one is just waiting there so we play this game almost avoiding each other until we’re alone and we spill ourselves onto each other and again, we embrace for too long before you leave me again but all my cards are now on the table I’m showing you my hand and no one can see what’s on the line but this game we play this balancing act this coming, this going I’m sorry am I the only one feeling this as we come together then dart away

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