I situated myself

upon trembling ground.

A place so hollow

never before being found.

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A safe distance

allows feelings free.

Found did I

exactly what I’d be.

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If I allowed

such a thing begin,

would I feel

alive once again?

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A mysterious game

never before played.

I could not refuse.

I’m a rebel that way.

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Into trembling ground

deep from inside me

from a safe distance

certain games breathe.

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So removed it’s easy

for us to feel relief

from any kind of shame

because eyes don’t meet.

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So removed we

could be fairy tales.

Fantasies arise

while others fail.

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We could play right along

and giving into the desire.

For if flames consume us

we be not scathed by fire.