My eyes are calloused with the curse
of not being able to get your glimpse.
My irises are templates of yearning.

I have decided to be in control –
like how the handbooks
expect of us when we seek oneness.

I will be earnest about my etiquettes.
Follow the grammar of successful regimes.
Please vote me in.

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