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2 AM
By Ariana Mays
It’s impossible to know a person Really, truly know them
Until you have a conversation at 2 AM. Right before you fall asleep
The most human you can be,
There’s no wrong or right
Just words filling the silence.
Let me see your insecurities,
Your dreams,
Tell me things about you
That I wouldn’t know.
Remind me I’m not the only person With problems and that
No one is exempt from suffering.
I want to hear it all
Your heart and mind.
There’s no better time
For a lobotomy.
No better time
To not be alone.
I’m glad we got to philosophize. Because you don’t really, truly
Know someone
Until you converse at 2 AM.
And it was a pleasure to meet
2 AM you.
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