Taken Back

My stomach's in knots
like it's a new thrill
why me?
I want to jump 
when I know I can't
and I'll keep this hidden 
for a little while longer
I look at you
and it doesn't seem real
why me?
I'll take it as it comes
but I wonder where it will lead me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shango Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Take the path and never look back ... thanks for writing and sharing your delicious gems with me. Love.
Orozco Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Just keep going forward! Don't look back!
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