Wednesday, September 4, 2013

embrace ... a poem

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embrace

You told me not to hold you tight
but what was I holding on to?

When we embraced, I squeezed your waist
You told me not to need you

I buried my face in the center of your chest
Inhaled and tried to breathe you

I shut my eyes ‘til I saw spots
Determined not to leave you

But hugs can only last so long
and what good do they lead to?

A forehead kiss? I was dismissed.
I should have taken heed to

your warnings that said, “loosen your grip.”
Your worried gaze deceived you

I ignored that look; I thought it love
and now I’m left to grieve you.

~cdw~
09/04/13 

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