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the accentuated (self) consciousness of the recently noticed

Low self esteem is cute, when

you’re lonely. Hovering about,

in some boneless pose. My invariable stream,

of thoughts

has ceased,

I wait.

Higher functions diverted, until

You’ve arrived. Aloofness abounds, it thickens the air

Awkward,

in the skin of you

towards me, cuts progressing

our bodies shrink,

everything contracts

Towards the invisible,

Except your eyes.

Beautiful and deep,

A different sort of infinite

They only expand

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kevin-miller
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Published
Feb 20, 2011
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