stardust | ✔

xxxix.

'SPREAD YOUR WINGS'

hold.

hold on to me my dear.

long.

longing for something so unclear.

comfort.

there's comfort in those familiar eyes.

dry.

hands are tough, steady, but dry.

now take a step back.

a step or maybe two.

he no longer needs,

your sympathy,

or you.

now take another step away.

walk to the door.

it's time to let go.

you've done his before.

swallow your thoughts, before they can swallow you.

let go of his hands.

put on your shoes.

there's your coat, slip on your gloves.

pat on his back.

now close the door.

and you're arms go slack.

but shut out those feelings,

don't you cry.

pull and twist, till the cry has formed into a definite sigh.

spread your wings,

take a jump, a leap.

you're no longer in need,

he is happy,

you're freed.

spread your wings,

you cannot depend.

on something so unstable,

there's no such thing as a permanent friend. 

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