D. T. R.

Scared
Confused
It’s so hard to understand

Closeness
Distance
Only one can have increase

Helpless
Waiting
It is a decision I cannot make

Scared
Confused
It is only my happiness at stake


J. Abram Barneck.
Copyright © 2002 by Rhyous, Inc.  All rights reserved.
Revised:

13 Mar 2003 15:01:22 -0700.

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