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The Longing

An ode to the delicate balance between desire and hesitation

By Crystal McDanielPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
The Longing
Photo by Khadeeja Yasser on Unsplash

Eyes meet, hearts flutter,

Words twist, tangled in the air,

Awkwardness lingers.

love poems

About the Creator

Crystal McDaniel

"EngagingStoryteller - weaving tales that captivate the heart, ignite the imagination, and stir the soul. Making every word count, one story at a time.” 💜

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    Lol! This is like the sweet kinda awkwardness! I loved your Senryu!

  • Kendall Defoe 2 years ago

    Every relationship I have ever had in three lines...

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