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Changes

Simple talks turn into

arguing about mistakes

and 

laughter turns into

burning in our throats from screaming

at each other

hugs turn into 

fists

that somehow...

somehow, they end up aimed at me

everything turns into 

you becoming something

you said you'd never be.

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