Capture

Doubt fills me like a well
I watch my own eyes darkening in the mirror
My heart twisting between the hooks of
yearning and fear

I slip around the corner of your eye, 
the flutter of my pulse, 
the flutter of my hem,
Little panicked lamb
You knew what was in your reach
I let you feel it for one moment
And then I deftly shifted, 
sleight of hand, trick of light, I disappear
Frightened to be caught 
Frightened to be held in your grasp
Yet all I long for
Is my capture

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