the nearness of a
father
and of a mother
compromised
for fear of illness
(closeness)
control and isolation
(the beat of her heart
suppressed)
father touches her
once a month, when he
a doctor
takes her vitals
mother teaches her
at home
Zeno's Paradox
-- as you approach
your goal
you will
reach half the distance
and
continue to reach
only
half, and half again
never
quite arriving at it
Amelie, an enigma
a warm soul
in a straitjacket
can touch anyone
gladden their heart
but lets no one
touch her
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