Closer To a Stranger

I have known you
not for long;
and yet it seems like forever.

I have known you
my whole life;
and yet it seems like never.

I am closer to a stranger,
I am strange to someone close.
So who do I choose?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 24, 2010 at 2:50 PM
May your week be one of good health, may your heart be full of love, and your life give you amazing inspiration for your writing. I enjoyed reading your exceptional poetry this beautiful Sunday afternoon and thank you for sharing it Jess. Love, Carol
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October 23, 2010 at 2:47 PM
hum! you got me here Jesse, still enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
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