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Eggshell Steps

© Nicholas Vosper 2003

This frustration fed insomnia
scatters my senses like gulls
foraging for scraps of slumber.

Tonight's motion picture idealism
and cola, sugar-caffeine high
only add to the melee.

Yes, I fixed my eyes on the screen,
and plunged my hands in the popcorn.
Though not out of interest or hunger

but to keep them from yours.
As the romantic comedy played out
and, as usual, the guy got the girl

they held hands, kissed, touched.
I made believe it was us, and now,
I cannot stop the dream to sleep.

I'm so tired.
Tired of taking these eggshell steps.