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Side By Side

If we were standing

side by side

we would still feel

indifferent between.

Amongst and beyond,

vexing us into desperation.

And at least we can stand

side by side

with our backs facing it

so long as our hearts

are still in it.

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Published: Jan 31, 2011
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