tub of glass

i'm the only one

who sees you

the only one

who cares

i listen to 

your heartbeat

as you look at me

and stare

i know you want

to leave 

that small salt water tub

but what am i to do?

you're not a 

little cub

way too big to carry

or tuck you in my purse

and if i got you home

my family would think 

they're cursed

i'm sorry to say

my sweet, sweet friend

i have to let 

you be

to swim along

the smooth, clear glass

so far away

from free

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