PLAYING WITH FIRE
Playing With Fire
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I run because because I’m frightened.
I run because I’m being chased.
Always adjusting. Always coping. Always running.
Packing experiences into every open space.
I wish someone could hug me.
I can’t let go of impossible.
You’ll leave me. I’ll leave first.
© Glenn R Keller 2022, All Rights Reserved
Image by Ulrike Leone from Pixabay
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