i begged him
to stay
behind the screen
in my dreams
in these pages
in my life
even if he was
never really mine
because if he stepped out
and i was able to hold his hand
i know i'd have to let go
but i don't know if i can
more often than not, it's safer when it's not reality, so let's at least stay this way, wjh.
(j.m.)