Different Worlds

“It’s too cold”
she says
as we stare out
from the shore
her gaze on
the water
and mine
on the sky

and I agree
it’s too cold
to dive in
and lose ourselves
in the
blue and gray
of somewhere else

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Don’t

Awkward moments
of confusion
feel like
helplessness
and round
my shoulders in
as I grapple
with feelings
of worthlessness
and hear whispers
of name calling
in my head
rising up
from the past
and I struggle
not to hide
away

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Really Looking

Lets take
a moment
to pause
and examine
the minute bits
and delicate
intracacies
of the world
and admire
the breathtaking
detail and grace
that goes into
even the smalles
and simplest
of things

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Anticipation

Sweet green bits
sit quietly
and stretch
as far
as they can reach
to seek out
moisture
as clouds above
promise raindrops
yet to fall
but the trees
can smell
that it’s coming
and we are all
eager

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Your Attention

You bring a rise
of color
to my cheeks
that creeps up
all sneaky like
from my nape
to heat my ears
before
spreading out
over cheeks
and proclaiming
that you
are the one
that makes
inner butterflies
flutter
with just a glance

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Seeking Freedom

I am ready
for the steady patter
of raindrops
drip drip dripping
as the clouds
wring themselves out
and the world gets
a cold water bath
to wash away
the stench
of humanity’s touch
upon its surface

I am ready to swim
in cleansing waters
and let it all
slide away

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