By hollymccormick
Date: 2002 Feb 06
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[[2002.02.06.11.56.15000]]

Almost

I almost spoke -
I opened my mouth
My lips pursed
But no sound came.

I almost walked over -
My knees bent forward
My feet scuttled a bit
But I never moved.

I almost waved -
I put up my arm
Raised the fingers, slightly
But withdrew, just in time.

I almost breathed -
The air was sucked in
It was in my throat
But it never came back out.

I saw you there
And I realized
That just for a second
I almost forgot.