Floodgates

Stay away from the floodgates—
they are there to keep water in
and people out.
It's tempting to make an exception,
but even a tiny gap will cause a leak;
over time, creating a flood
before the pressure builds
and everything comes tumbling
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Lonely as it is on this side,
the water needs to stay back.
I want to let you in
but fear that might be
catastrophic.