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Crossing Lines
He moved close
she felt herself hold back
drawing a line
Invisible,
not ready to let
him in her space
she had felt at ease
in his presence
until that moment
she felt herself
physically stiffen
she may have enjoyed
the closeness
for a little while,
thinking about it,
to wonder if "feeling"
instant gratification is worth
being more empty inside,
because she already knew
it would be a short fix
she decided, no
she felt herself hold back
drawing a line
Invisible,
not ready to let
him in her space
she had felt at ease
in his presence
until that moment
she felt herself
physically stiffen
she may have enjoyed
the closeness
for a little while,
thinking about it,
to wonder if "feeling"
instant gratification is worth
being more empty inside,
because she already knew
it would be a short fix
she decided, no
Published 11th Mar 2017
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11th Mar 2017 9:04am
I've done that and believe me you chose wisely...Felt bad for days...Guess I need more than physical attraction.
13th Mar 2017 9:34am
Thank you so much Tim...for the read and thoughtful comments...much appreciated ... and for the add to your RL ... humbled and honored 😊
11th Mar 2017 10:22am
a struggle, small or large, that she faces forever in her depths her vacuum....and she decides true to herself.
simply strong! xx
simply strong! xx
13th Mar 2017 9:35am
Thank you so much summultima for the read and thoughtful comments... very appreciated xx
11th Mar 2017 12:20pm
13th Mar 2017 9:36am
Close but not too close is a good distance to maintain. Tis better to be alone than lonely with someone else. A gut instinct is for a reason, and too few learn its language. Or, refuse to heed it for fear of being alone.
Enjoyed the read, Je.
Enjoyed the read, Je.
13th Mar 2017 9:39am
Thank you so much Ahavati ... for the read and thoughtful comments ... when the mind and heart are confused ... the gut speaks ... best to listen ...
11th Mar 2017 10:49pm
I applaud your decision Ms. Jemac. We all deserve more profound, durable connections. With this decision, so beautifully described, a connection with one's authentic self is strengthened. Bravisima!
13th Mar 2017 9:40am
Thank you so much Gahddess... for the read and thoughtful comments .. greatly appreciated
11th Mar 2017 10:57pm
True, and wise choice. If we never say "no", we end up living under a tyranny of dubious agendas which are not ours.
13th Mar 2017 9:42am
Thank you so much Josh for the read and thoughtful true comments...much appreciated ... and welcome to DU ...
people should always seek their own personal happiness, nothing is greater than that and we should always be true to that :-)
13th Mar 2017 9:45am
Thank you so much David for the read and thoughtful comments ... remaining true to ourselves, yes ... For the add to your RL ... humbled and honored ... thank you
13th Mar 2017 9:51am
How you speake to me.. .
Je'm as always I surrender upon your page, as I'm
forced to see myself. No matter the height.
-Howlings
Je'm as always I surrender upon your page, as I'm
forced to see myself. No matter the height.
-Howlings
15th Mar 2017 2:22am
Thank you so much Howlings ... for the read and thoughtful comments ... it is always a pleasure to see you here ... ox
22nd Mar 2017 4:37am
I missed a lot the last week(s) so I'm trying to catch up and I'm glad I did...
This write really resonates with me and I love the strong ending!
"to wonder if "feeling"
instant gratification is worth
being more empty inside" > I know that empty feeling...
It's so important to stay true to yourself and I'm glad you did!
This write really resonates with me and I love the strong ending!
"to wonder if "feeling"
instant gratification is worth
being more empty inside" > I know that empty feeling...
It's so important to stay true to yourself and I'm glad you did!
