1986-03-08

A few days away from everyone
and, finally, some perspective.

It’s becoming clear I want to become
platonic with Rose for both our sakes
and it’s clear also
that Joan’s idea of going slow is good.

Rose and I will never be
what the other’s looking for
and Joan and I or anyone else
can never succeed
unless I can approach love
in a centered way.

I’ve fallen into Joan so quickly
and felt her presence so strongly.

What about just me, alone …
no Rose, no Joan, no Lise.
Just me, centered, happy, and optimistic
and realistic.

That’s someone worth sharing with another.

gallagher
8 mar 86

— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

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