we hold on
tightly
you and me
us
and we
relating
anticipating
a change
staying the same
relentlessly
gripped
in each others ways
and open hands
we expand
to include our thoughts
to include
them in us
each other
we must
for every “one”
has a double
to share in trouble
in good times “two”
contemplating
possibilities
will we combine
you and me
them and me
you and them
them and they
are
and will always
be
~~~
are we all in this camaraderie
~~~
with every eye we see
pupils dilating
looking closely
defining the lines
but who can read
the silence in rhyme
deeply seeking
that certain beat
to keep us steady
because
we can never break free
of you and me
of us
and we
even if we aren’t meant to be
always in harmony
there’s
too much energy
too much time
too much space
~~~
we need to concede
we need to succeed
we simply need
to be
together
endlessly

©Bella Nora

03/11/13