The Game

It was a clever game 
you played
I can see that now
Reeling me in 
just enough 
to keep me hooked
But not so close 
That I struggled
You scattered 
just enough seeds 
so I was tempted
But not so many 
that my hunger abated
You said just enough 
to make me feel special
But not so much 
that I took it for granted
You were a puzzle 
I thought I had solved
But you were gone 
long before 
the final piece 
fell into place

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