When it is Not Okay
she smiles
as someone does
when they cannot pretend it is okay
she tries to validate it
with everything she says
but it does not wash
she smiles,
as some does
when they cannot pretend it is okay
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James Garratt – Friday 25th April 2008
When it is Not Okay (Originally Unfinished and Untitled) – Friday 25th April 2008
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