The Togetherness Trap

The Togetherness Trap
By Lee Gerstmann, 2007

1:

Always Holding Hands

No matter what happens
they are always holding hands
during day and through the night
forgetting about schedules and errands
making a fantasy come to life
with no regard for consequences
or witnesses and newspaper headlines
because the air is fresh
on this day of afternoon sunshine
and everything seems surreal but clear
while they continue the walk
always holding hands




2:
The Togetherness Trap

Togetherness can be a trap
sometimes sticky
sometimes sweet
but always unexpected
when one says yes and the other says no
while the connection continues to flow
beyond the realm of probability
as the world continues to pass by
flashing moments on the highway of life
and two hands stay connected
One is determined
One is reluctant
but communication never stops





3:
Communication Gap

One can plead with hand on heart
but continue to find no way out
as the togetherness trap keeps on sticking
Translation is a tricky matter
refusing to smooth the carpet of conflict
granting no permission for change of scene
Fate laughs at attempts of escape
regardless of any words spoken
Persuasion becomes merely false rhetoric
when dealng with a firm grip and smile





4:

Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, surprise... this is for keeps
and not quite what was bargained for
One was imagining a false permanence
Another was wanting the real thing
Now he is stuck like a finger in the bottle
trying to pull away from gravity
never understanding complex communication
dealing with a persistent partner
as she is sure of their connection
providing a squeeze of pressure if necessary
all in the name of togetherness





5:
Parting Can Be Awkward

Parting can be awkward
when two have shared happy moments
Final goodbyes can take a while
as he tries desperately to work loose
but she keeps clinging with desperation
causing the prolonging of resolve
while groaning takes the place of laughter
and contact has not quite ceased
so everything stays the same on the surface
and that is why parting can be awkward





6:
Separation

Separation can be impossible
when she continues holding on
trapping his fingers
sticking around like a persistent memory
reminding him of responsibilities
and unanswered questions
His getaway plan proves unsuccessful
going against the flow of the connection
but he can correct his mistake anytime
and she will be around to listen




7:
Arguments

Arguments are bound to happen
when conflicts arise among couples
He wants to watch sports
She wants to stroll through the park
Such is the paradox of duality
combining attraction and irritation
fusing together and becoming one entity
all because of clever persistence
causing his inability to escape





8:
Suspense

Suspense allows him a glimmer of hope
as she appears to understand his attitude
pretending that soon he will be released
allowing for his renewed independence
but he has to wait a little bit longer
as she lets the situation linger
making the process ever-so-slow
building the tension just like a movie
while he feels better in his disillusion





9:
Too Good To Be True

His hopes are too good to be true
as she proves to remain the faithful partner
staying with him like sticky taffy
harder to remove as time rolls on
He has learned the hardest of lessons
when dealing with human interaction
almost forgetting his initial desire
all because of his stubborn ego
but he will soon remember the bliss
whether or not he has a choice





10:
Happiness Returns

They continue on their way again
as if no trouble ever existed
The togetherness trap keeps holding strong
allowing for him the comfort of security
while she sticks true to the occasion
letting everyone know they are inseparable
today and tomorrow and more days to come
proving their bond is oh-so-sincere
because he has no other choices
on this day of business as usual