"Handle On Me"

By Lani Hankins

We have crossed this bridge before
Too many times now, perhaps
As usual you stay in the middle
While I choose to stay close to the edge
You worry about crossing any lines
I worry the water isn't far enough
You believed I was the one
I knew I would be too much

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Lani Hankins is a former Army female engagement team member and a veteran of Afghanistan. Follow her here. Listen to the Savage Wonder episode with her here.

She blogs and podcasts at Kruse Corner.

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