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Standing too close. I
Need to step back, to pause, to breathe.
I should have fought
Your brilliant pull, like an angel.
I need to go back,
To say NO,
But-
I already know,
What will happen.
I will reach you and
Say yes to whatever
You ask.
I can’t do
What you want me to.
I won’t.
Instead, I will
RUN and run and run and
Crash through an open door.
Listen.
Get yourself together, self.
Live to fight another day.
Live to fight another day.
…
Anne Higa 
Terrific, Anne.
It’s so difficult to get away from some people. Sometimes, the head must win over the heart!
Picking one’s battles–and relationships–can be very hard.
The pull of temptation, the angelic force of giving in to it, you capture it all here, Anne. I especially like the ending: something we all catch ourselves doing, talking ourselves back from the precipice.
Powerful stuff.
Nicely done, Anne. 🙂
Dear Anne,
I’m pretty sure I’ve had that inner conversation. Well written.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Expressively composed story this week. Intriguing …
Be well … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
Wow, that was such a great read. Well done, Anne!
Susan A Eames at
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I think this is not really healthy … this time you need to stick to NO
Resonant stream of consciousness here. Sometimes it’s a real battle!
A valiant struggle portrayed really well.
An inner struggle well expressed. Nice one.
Lovely
The poem’s jagged edges reflects the pain of this abuse and struggle to get free. Beautifully written