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A Familiar Stranger

We only just met

But I felt a tugging of my heart, forever in search of a friend

It was brief

Yet an unforgettable warmth still lingers after our passing

In my striving to remain honesty to myself, I always thought myself alone

Despite the eyes that casually yet constantly peer

They watch

Unknowing the truth of the damage inflicted

Yes, I am newly awakened

But the reality claws it's way with such strength

Exploding from my new found uncontainable mind

And continues its attacks on my body

My fragile and peaceful body

 

I am tired

It seems that the timelessness of this world I so recently discovered

Is nothing short of eternity

This battle I wish no part in has taken a toll so great

As if a lifetime

I am searching

Evreryday and night I search for comfort of a friend

I have found but a few

And their comfort teases me, as they so naturally delve in and out of light and shadow

As I lay my trusting head down on their shoulder offered

Temptation brushes it away

The tide pulling its victim back out to the treacherous sea

 

I am tired

No

I was exhausted

As a cool breeze washes the scorching dessert, so did you

Just a few words exchanged

A few minutes shared

And yet I have known you a lifetime

A sister, a friend, a long lost kindred spirit finally found

You understand this world

Full of hands untouchable

Graffitied with words unhearable

Parading love unattainable

So you offered no hand to hold, nor shoulder to lean on

As I have grown to understand the impersistance of form

I would never be permitted to maintain my grip

Instead you gave a piece of your tranquility

Finally

I can rest.

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alice-burns
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May 7, 2013
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