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Take a dive into me.
The cold is like a slap in the face
unexpected, shocking,
and the shiver makes your bones rattle.

I never learned the language of
chattering teeth
or silence.
Which are the only two reactions I get
after the last page is turned.
And for the life of me, I can't figure out whether the molars knocking together
or the complete lack of noise,
is from
fear
anger
indifference
confusion....

I only know it's never love.

Polite smiles remind me of broken mirrors. There's something about the two that disgusts me.

However

I can understand the discomfort
of diving into water
in the middle of winter.
Perhaps I should try
for warmer climates
where my cold
would be more appreciated.