Arm's Length Poems - Poems about Arm's Length

I want to write to you the endless paragraphs I dream about sending you, Then shut the door behind and never look back but what good will it bring? You’re too good for me, and I hate that. I’m fragile, and clingy, One wrong move and i’ll crumble. I hate you, I love you, I wish you knew how...

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I avoid people who try to put me in their category ~~ when I know in my heart who and what I am. Written April 1, 2022...

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A vicarious metaphor —the writer’s privilege (Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2018)...

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Faith comforted her soul During the time of need, she took a knee Eyes up, head down Blessings reigned down upon her halo Ascension is but a prayer away...

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Love. A few too many breaths of fresh air, A sun over water shines a glimmer in your hair, A palm reaching outward quickly to hold, A pointed and true reason to want to grow old, A scent of coming rain sweet enough to see, A sobering storm I'm willing to weather... As long as you're with me. Hope. As tried as I've been...

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Why did you never love me Does my beauty intimidate you Do you see the shadows in my heart yes they’ve been there from the start I bet you were just too afraid to share your heart again I know it had been shattered She left you broken and in tatters But you don’t know me well I also have my defenses I tried to...

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at arm’s length at arm’s length the damaged will keep you--- having been round the bush having seen a good portion of the world’s ability to destroy, terrorize & horrify, the concept of “trust” has been completely annihilated. either accept these conditions of the 21st century & come back to the poker table with a new hand, or be on your merry way into the vast garbage...

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