These Hands

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My mind thinks about you

In your absence

And does not work

In your presence

Leave me alone

I beg you

These hands hold memories

These hands hold everything

We could have been

These hands hold heartbreak

These hands don't hold you

I kept you at bay

Tied behind closed doors

Knowing that your freedom

Meant a momentary solitude

And I was terrified to face a world

Devoid of strings attached to any shoulders

I used to lean on

Forgive me

But my throat is dry

From shouting at those

Who don't listen

And my legs are tired

From running after those

Who never stay

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