#43 Hands Off

This poem was inspired by the one night I spent in this guy's arms. It just so happened that he was a very good friend of mine and very much taken and I was falling for him. And there were times when I just wanted to wrap my arms around him and forget the world.

So I wrote this poem to remind me that things can't be the way I want them to be - especially if I want to keep the friendship the way it was.

This poem originally was published in Love Poems - Love and Friendship Poems

Hands Off

by Moonshyne

When things get too comfy,
And voices fade slowly,
Please remind me quietly
to take my hands off.

When we start moving together,
And our lips start moving closer,
Please remind me gently
to take my hands off.

When things get serious,
And talk gets intimate,
Please tell me softly
to take my hands off.

When smiles exchanged become knowing,
And we can't seem to stop staring,
Please tell me quietly
to take my hands off.

When standing away is not an option,
And cuddling under covers is the only alternative,
Please tell me
to take my hands off.

When you are not mine to keep
and you're not mine to love,
When lines are crossed,
hurt just seems to grow,
So when things start heating up
and passions start running high,
Please tell me gently
To take my hands off of you.

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Bobbie

I really loved this poem, It relates to a situation I was in recently, and I sent a copy to the man it spoke of for me and I only wish we would have taken its advise. we would still be friends.
amber

I liked it cause it is sometimes true
liezl

this happens to me, falling with my guy friend who is very much taken. it really hurts, but then, i need to take my hands off from him for it is not good. i also spent it one night with him. but because of, Hands Off, nothin happens! i really like this poem!
teneia

I's very nice,i wish i could write a beatiul poem like that one day.
Triana

Wow, I really like this poem. I can i. d. with this and its serious. Thank you for shareing this poem with us.
Laura

I have been loving this poem for the longest time. I first read it in 1998. it is like the story of my life. I would like to put it on my myspace page as my favorite poem.
grace

This one really touched me and made me cried. love it!
Yvette

One of the best poems I have read from the net. A++++++++++
DANIKKA

amazing poem. i loved it.
Cole

That poem really touched my heart. I have someone I really love and that poem helps me to keep my distance. If I really love this person. I will wait.
Amanda

I love your poem! My Ex and I still like each other but he has gf so everytime we see each other thats what we tell ourselves. Good job.
Mark

I recognized exactly the things that I�ve experienced with my girlfriend. We too don�t want to cross the line, but it�s so hard most of the time. Thank you for your words!
dell

when she says just friends but attraction is still there that is what this is about. i love u danielle
Judith

I really don't know if you are a female or a male but i relly feel your poem. Very nice keep up with your talent soon you will see my poem next to yours.
jami

what a great poem. it more relates to my friend and he always wants to cuddle but i have to remind him of what we are. and that just friends. well written. loved it
lashawn

i agree with katie. my friend which is a boy cares for me alot but dont want to do anything to hurt.
Amanda

This poem was really good i almost cried
KaTs

This is a good poem! i understand how the writter feels. I currently broke up with my bf whom i still really love. When we got togther after skool for a chat, i couldnt help myself and made my move. he rejected cos he said he didnt want to hurt me:(
katie

I love this poem because it expresses what I feel for my best friend also. He cares about me very much and I am falling in love with him.
keem

i'm not a poetry lover but i really liked your work. it wsa very brave of you to accept things and face what is reali salute you for that!

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#43 Hands Off

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