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[arethinn]

fingertips lightly to brow
lifting strands of hair away
hand to cheek
i want to--
can't not--

your eyes first widen
     --disbelief
then close
     no -- i'll believe --
     i'll do anything
     to be allowed to believe this.

i pause, uncertain
drop my hand to yours
fingertips lightly to wrist
do you want to--
can you--

your eyes first widen
     --more, again, please
then close
     only your touch
     can make it true
     can give me faith.