one on one 

at play is

fear

competition

a dance sometimes

creativity

connection

understanding

self-discovery

awareness

defense

strategy

a way in

a way out

one on one

there are two

and so many things are at play

will you hold your breath?

will you hit as hard as you can?

will i get hurt?

will i question my ability?

will i find a way to move in a direction i don’t usually move

which way will i move?

at what point will the other go

ohh i get it

will there be an opening?

will i be able to touch it?

two

one and one

and somehow i feel so much lighter than before

is there a way that this could be healing?

that it could stop violence in its tracks?

is there a way to quell escalation?

to make a decision in every moment

to read each moment and what will end it

what will be taken enthusiastically

what revalation will come 

from 

two combined

by one on one