Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Stiff Shoulders and My Hands

My hands are basins.
your shoulders are cliffs
that scream for me to stay away.

I don't cry into pillows.
I shamefully catch each drop
that slips out and triumphantly
throw it away.

Sometimes I smile right
afterwards and you are supposed
to know, but don't.

My hands were made
specifically to catch tears because 
your shoulders are not so reliable.

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