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Fear of Wanting


I reach for you, then back away

Afraid

I don’t want you

To hurt me the way she hurt you

 

I watch you, watching me

Flinch Away

And see the pain in your eyes

 

I grab you quickly

Afraid

Of hurting you

And let you kiss the

Fear Away

 
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