Retracing Lost Steps

Thoughts on romantic distance.

Joseph M.
Joseph M.
Nov 7 · 1 min read
Photo by Cata on Unsplash

Shadows rise from the ground,
Sullen imprints of where you were,
Fleeting…cold,
Vanishing behind a veil of smoke,

A magic trick in three acts,
The touch of a hand,
Against my chin,
Eyes brought into focus,

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Joseph M.

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Confused queer millennial from the Deep South, what more could you ask for? There’s a novel or three hiding in my hair, give me some time to find them!

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