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in the shallows

a poem

By Kayleigh Fraser ✨Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
in the shallows
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shallow can’t survive depth

with courage he was never blessed

fearing the threat of being undressed

vulnerability a risk

to all he has suppressed

.

pushed far below his silky allure

which draws the youth to his door

a radiance they cannot ignore

wide eyes excited to explore

persuaded by promise of skin adored

.

shallow lives with eternal tension

terrified to experience intimate connection

in fear of judgement and of questions

about the youth

he’s immorally quenching

.

youth is ignorant and unprepared

it dives head first without a care

splashing on the surface unaware

of thick silt hidden

beneath bright glare

.

shallow can’t relate to depth

for in deceit she’s not adept

depth bares her scars without regret

not hiding pain nor drowning shame

her truth is shallow’s threat

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Kayleigh Fraser ✨

philosopher, alchemist, writer & poet with a spirit of fire & passion for all things health & love related 💫

“Darkness to me is like water to the sea”

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    Written by Kayleigh Fraser ✨