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Arms 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

Categories: arms length, anger, anxiety, conflict, friendship,
Form: Free verse

Arms Length

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

Categories: arms length, perspective, philosophy, self,
Form: Epigram

Arms Length

A vicarious metaphor
 —the writer’s privilege

(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2018)

Categories: arms length, writing,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Arms Length Ascension

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

Categories: arms length, absence, africa, allah, america,
Form: Free verse

At Arms Length

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

Categories: arms length, love,
Form: Rhyme

At Arms Length

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

Categories: arms length, lost love, love,
Form: Romanticism

At Arms Length

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

Categories: arms length, life,
Form: Free verse