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I want to draw you near to me,
closer than ever before.
Deeper than anyone's ever gone,
and yet I still want more.

While flesh and touch are wondrous things,
these are not of which I speak.
I want you closer to my soul,
not simply pressed against my cheek.

I want to know your ins and outs,
your highs and yes, your lows.
I want to know the whole of you,
not just what lies beneath your clothes!

I long to know your heart's desire,
your hopes and all your dreams.
Your sadness, sorrow, and disappointment also,
for character builds upon these things.

I crave your thoughts on the future,
and the knowledge of your past.
For what you see with the eyes fades away,
but memories will surely last.

I want to draw you near to me,
closer than ever before.
Deeper than anyone's gone,
and yet I still want more.
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Submitted by RonGV on May 11, 2021

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Ron VanHooser

Ron VanHooser is from the Ozarks of southern Missouri. His poetry is the voice of a heart and soul filled with love, passion and a deep appreciation of the beauty of the world and those he shares it with. A former professional photographer, when vision problems forced a career change, he turned to writing to fulfill the creative needs of his heart. He currently resides in Arizona. more…

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