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The deft wrist movements

Of a skilled pianist playing a slur

The controlled, cautious footsteps

Of the seasoned, experienced tightrope walker

The glint in an eye that 

Determined a smile's veracity

The emotions of gazes

The line between longing and pity

The stiffening of the body

Before giving a forced kiss

The flash of doubt on his face

Before we rode the carousel again and again


The quiet before the storm

The trace of tears in dry eyes


Subtle, subtle, too subtle.

I try.


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