pearly counterfeits by Stacey Na (New Jersey)

one. 

the string of pearls on my wrist, moonlit, 
is mine. 
you’re counterfeit. 
tailored to my wrist to fit, 
pearls are my bloodline. 
the string of pearls on my wrist, moonlit, ​

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two. 

i want because you’re the hypocrite. 
we do not align. 
you’re counterfeit. 
what happened to us? we were close-knit 
and fine. 
the string of pearls on my wrist, moonlit, 

one and two. 

are now - omit 
minus sign 
you’re counterfeit. 
both unfit, 
please realign. 
the string of pearls on my wrist, moonlit, 
you’re counterfeit.