Holding hands
Clinging to the possibility
Of escaping loneliness

I hold tighter than he
More dedication, effort

Holding hands
So soothing and simple
But confusing and redundant

I worry about the possibilities
He doesn’t feel the same

Holding hands
Stepping stone of love
Being stepped on again

I breath short, scared of love
He breath matches mine, unison

Holding hands
Clinging to the possibility
Of escaping loneliness