I skirt the eggshell minefield,
Tip-toeing between
The thick and thin,
Navigating longitude
And withering latitude:
Just so I can reach you.
But every step draws veiled threats
Masking vengeance
In a trial of death defiant,
A tightrope can-can
Above a viper’s pit:
Just so I can reach you.
Weary from the tidal surge,
Anxious from the UXB.
These tender hooks
Are not as tasty
As they used to be.
But I’ll consume them anyway:
Just so I can reach you.
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I like to keep ‘em guessing, Chelsea 😉
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Hi Steve, I like your imagery here particularly the eggshell minefield. Also like the repetition. What is UXB?
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Hi Nikita, thanks! UXB is an acronym used by the British Army during World War 2 for ‘Unexploded Bomb’ 😊
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Thanks for the explanation. That’s a useful one to remember!
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