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We list the reasons how we know
The expression in your eyes
The things you whisper in the night
The tone of your voice
A categorization of items that,
When added together using careful equations
Coupled with intense longing
Equal love
We convince ourselves time and again
That this time will be different
At the same time are ever aware
That these same damages will arise again
And that there will be another moment
And within that moment, another choice
We see our door away from the atrocities of emotion
Press our cheek against the cold surface worn with time
Grasp the handle for a moment
But are never strong enough to turn that mocking knob
Your presence always pulls us back
And we step back into your arms again