There was a genuine fear
Of the unknown
He pushed with one hand
And held tight with the other
Afraid to miss out
Too scared to give in
He wanted answers
That no one could give
He wanted promises
Where none could be made
She kissed the hand
That held on
Opened up his fingers
And slipped away
When he wasn’t looking
All that was left
Was her whispered words
Now you will never know
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©Christina de Vries
Christina de Vries 