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One Step Further

Joseph Murphy

A crisp memory shakes loose from my shoulders.

I step across its dream-shaped hollow,
Piecing together what’s left.

I see your shadow in its waters;
Watch as that memory’s mouth
Moistens in the here and now,
Becoming yours.

I’m not sure what part of our past
You’ll distain or regret
That instant I regain my balance; nor what part
You might desire to restore.

But my hope’s bright skin now rests against yours.

I can sense you’re mending me.
You’ve begun to untangle that sharp-edged vine
That tightened around me;
Twist open the latch
That bloodied my hand.

You’ve given me the will to reach up, cast off.

I’m no longer concerned with loss
Or what might fade or shatter.

I’m rising to you, through it all, one step further
And I’ll be there.

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