lead to collapse

friendshipmodern times
Written By Kimberly LeClair

the cold shoulder
the subtle brush-off
an overt dismissal
a turn and a cough

all of these signals
used lightly perhaps
create confusion
lead to collapse

I so much prefer
the warmth of a hug
the flash of a smile
no trace of the smug

a gift we can give
to one and to all
drop our defenses
trust we won’t fall

Kimberly LeClair https://eastwillow.com
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