give in

we hold hands
like lovers
or world leaders
grip,
smiling
with pain.

knuckles crushed
muscles aching,
give in?
give in?
give in?
give in?
give in?
give in!
give in!

give in

we struggle
to hold on,
hurt last
and
not
let
go.

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