hmmm scary.....


Crossing the Line

You held my face in your hands
Like you have so many times before
But then I spy something in your eyes
A subtle glimpse of something more

My confidant, we've known each other
For so long, and seen so much
Why is it now, you raise my brow
Not content to look but touch?

It's always been plutonic
I'm not looking for a partner
But you kiss my cheek, my knees go weak
Goodbyes are getting harder

Maybe it's nightingale syndrome
We've nursed each other through our pain
Should I fight you in my sights
Will we ever be the same?

Now our actions have no words
Just heavy, breathy sighs
You are my friend, but in the end,
Isn't that where the beginning lies?



Poetry by Purple Phoenix
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Written on 2009-07-18 at 18:57

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liz munro The PoetBay support member heart!
Ach yes, it is always
scary crossing from friendship
to partners, but that often is
what makes the best partnership
due to already knowing the best
[and worst] about someone.

I enjoyed reading this

~L.~
2009-07-29


Stan Cooper The PoetBay support member heart!
lovely poem...and don't be too fearful of the line crossing

xxx Stan
2009-07-29


Rob Graber
I enjoyed this, especially the clever ending. I can't help but think friendship is the best start. If a relationship begins instead with sex, is the sex being given a real chance?
2009-07-18


melanie sue
Nicely penned. I especially like that last line-it is open to being read more than one way. I enjoyed this poem very much. Thanks for sharing.
2009-07-18