a tale of two histories
much of what I learned
so many years ago
has become a shadow of
my everyday reality
let’s get a little closer
and I’ll show you
my physical scars
and you can tell me
about your emotional ones
I will tell you how in the dream
I apologize for acts I cannot commit
you reply wanting to be a believer
but simply cannot pull the trigger
and it’s there that we stand
immobilized & unequal
exposed for all the world to see
close enough to be heard
too far to feel each other’s heart
february two thousand twenty-one
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
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Well this is quite wonderful. Just yesterday (or this morning… can’t remember) I was thinking very much along these same lines. So good to read it in such a beautiful way.
thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts, tara
And thank YOU for sharing your lovely poetry 💕 You definitely have a fan for life.
The last stanza was moving. Deep thoughts…well-written…
thank you so much, Padmini, it’s always a pleasure having you visit here
You are welcome. Pleasure is always mine.