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Infinite Affinity

May 2, 2012
By Kallistei BRONZE, Gainesville, Florida
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Kallistei BRONZE, Gainesville, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"Possunt quia posse videntur."
Translation: They can because they think they can.
--Vergil

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Despite my incredible ability to love,
Despite my infinite affinity,
I move from you.
I slip from your grasp, wishing you would tighten it around me.
But you do not. I know why, I know.
The words I spoke to you did not shake me.
I did what I had to do to save myself
From you and your disregard
From you and your distance
From you and your disease.
I miss your touch and your voice to be uncomfortable without you,
But not enough to yield to my desire.

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

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