the go-away-closer disease

Lies, barricades, and made up stories
hidden looks, and fake words; it’s only a child’s game.
Unrelenting desire, punishing butterflies, crippled affection
regret, and unattempted happiness.
Standstill

Broken feelings, shared laughter, moments
only alive in muddled memories.
They’re taken away, ripped apart, changed
until it’s just soft touches and harsh mistakes.
Go away, closer