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Sober

A Poem

By Bethany CalabroPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Sober
Photo by Ion Fet on Unsplash

I’m sober now.

Each and every time it’s scary,

but now,

it’s a little less.

How reckless am I

to not just speak,

but to meet your eyes

and touch you

as though it’s my privilege?

You are beautiful.

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  • Test2 years ago

    Really lovely and touching and deep with underlying heart and vulnerability. Loved it! 💙Anneliese

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