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Defense
With a tightening in my chest,
And a shift in where I stand,
I see it coming across the miles,
Rippling the waters at my feet
Swimming toward me in the mist,
Full speed ahead no less,
I spy you clinging to my words,
And clamoring loudly to hear more
Flattered to the utmost,
Full with all I’ve ever wanted,
I feel a blush flood up my face,
As I think of what it means
But it turns so quick around,
Shifting waves of blue to waves of heat,
I drop my mouth to scream,
In O’s that hasten to the ashes
So purposeless until I cool,
Molten in the sun’s hands,
I know no snow will land on skin,
Soiled with the pages of my story
Fluid until fingers run me through,
Shaping limbs like putty in a child’s hands,
I let myself go until I’m done,
Being put back together
Cool once more in grounded arms,
Floating in places no one can reach,
I decide to happily lie here safe,
Until the fire resolves to find me again
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