we are
hooked together
with a
series of
covert,
mismatched wires
that are buried
secretly beneath
our skin.
captured and
held firmly
in place,
our
uncontrollable
hearts carry
on with
matching,
feverish beats.
perhaps because
they are
locked within
the same set
of bastilles.
your hands
and mine.
© 2008 jodeanna franks
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