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That First Touch

Joseph Murphy

Morning seemed unscathed,
Full of desire and consent:

A sparrow above the near hedge; a breeze
Cooling my opened hands.

But I knew I must ignite
That collection of years
We’d shunted between us.

For too long, I’d done nothing
To amend that odd story of ours,
Seemingly inscribed
By another’s pen.

For too long, we’ve gripped
A broken rung; exhaled
Such tainted air.

At edge of our divide,
We still reach out,
Believing our first touch
Can be relived.

I promise to begin
To be as kind as you’ve been
From the first.

I’ll smooth the wilt of your cares
However I can.

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