Playing Safe

The lips of romance

is just a breath away

from friendship

Too close that they could

Almost touch each other.

But this thin line of detachment,

Too thin that only one move

Changes the story completely.

So you move away,

Keep your distance,

Remain where you stand,

Afraid to cross the line,

Afraid that it could be

One wrong move,

Because you know

That when love fails,

You can't be

Back to the safety

Of the predictable

Yet stagnant

State of friendship.

feb. 27, 2012

verses for  Kumpan