Two Close

Don’t get too close
You may not like what you see
Don’t get too far away either
And then abandon me

Don’t ask too many questions
Then I won’t have to lie
Just know enough about me
So when I want to I can hide

When we’re making love
I can’t stare into your eyes
It’s too scary for me
To be seen so deep inside

When you want more of me
I’m likely to shut down
Letting you in so close
Makes me feel like I’ll drown

I want to be beautiful
You think I am
Why can’t I believe you
You tell me I can

The closer we get
I am more terrified
Even though the air that love breathes
Is so rarified

            - Clint Piatelli

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